candy vs candies

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If the word 'candy' is already a plural form then what are 'candies'?
 
Nicky_K said:
If the word 'candy' is already a plural form then what are 'candies'?
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Candy is not a plural form. It's uncountable. I like candy. It can also be countable. There was a single mint candy in the dish. But it's not plural.
 
Barb_D said:
Candy is not a plural form. It's uncountable. I like candy. It can also be countable. There was a single mint candy in the dish. But it's not plural.
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thank you for your kind explanation
 
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