Compound Words

Some compound words beginning with 'earth' are: earthbound, earthenware...

"Earthbound" can be used as a compound word to convey a sense of being connected to or restricted by the earth.

1. Earthquake
2. Earthworm
3. Earthbound
4. Earthling

"and ever" could be eliminated for a stronger effect. So the sentence would read: "These mountains have been around forever." This creates a more impactful and concise statement.

Yes, "Telescope" is a compound word made up of the two words "tele" and "scope."

Yes, "thermostat" is a compound word formed by combining the words "thermal" and "stat."

The compound word for very small and waves is "microwaves." "Micro" means very small, typically referring to something on a microscopic scale, and "waves" refers to the oscillations or vibrations that propagate through a medium. In this context, "microwaves" specifically refers to electromagnetic waves with wavelengths in the microwave range, typically between 1 millimeter and 1 meter.

No, it is a contraction.

A compound word is formed when two separate words are combined to create a new word with a distinct meaning. This can happen when words are joined together (e.g., "dog" + "house" = "doghouse") or when they are hyphenated (e.g., "high" + "chair" = "high-chair").

No, "oh" is not a compound word, it is a standalone interjection commonly used to express emotions like surprise, realization, or empathy.

Sunshine

blankwere

No, "suddenly" is not a compound word. It is an adverb formed from the adjective "sudden."

Yes, "firestorm" is a compound word made up of "fire" and "storm."

hotdog, hotcake, hotshot, hotbed

Raindrop.

Yes, "tablet" is a compound word because it is made up of two separate words (tab + let) that have been combined to create a new word with its own distinct meaning.

Yes

Some compound words with "chalk" are chalkboard, chalk dust, chalk line, chalk stick.

quicksand

sandbag

sandbar

sandblast

sandbox

sandcastle

sand dollar

sandpaper

sandpiper

sandstone

sand trap

sandman

sandlot

sandpit

sandstorm

Yes, "friendship" is a compound word consisting of the two individual words "friend" and "ship" coming together to form a new word with a specific meaning related to companionship and mutual support.

Yes, "fireproof" is a compound word made up of "fire" and "proof."

Couldn't is called a contraction it is the shortened form of could not.

Bus stop is a compound word also:

Together

Crosswalk

Moonlight

Football

Railroad

Sunflower

"Chocolate bar" is a compound word that refers to a type of chocolate candy.

bus is not a compound word

Stop is not a compound word

Bus-stop is a compound word