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sexes

SEK-siz/ˈsɛksɪz/

3 meanings of sexes

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of sex. Use this form when you mean more than one.

    Both sexes can join the same team this season.

    The two sexes often grow at different rates.

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  2. 2
    verb
    The form of sex used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    The worker sexes each chick one by one.

    Our vet sexes the new kitten and tells us it is a girl.

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  3. 3
    nounarchaic
    Plural of sexe. Sexe is an old spelling of sex, so this is the same as the plural of sex.
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sexes is a form of sex

sex, noun: Physical activity between people that involves their private parts, often for pleasure or to have babies. Full entry

Forms
sexsexes plural
Spelling
sex → sexes: add -es
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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