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Compound Words
Compound words are formed by two distinct words. Examples include: newspaper, anybody, eyebrow.
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What is a compound word for something?
The word something is a solid/closed compound.
It two different words put together to form a new word with new meaning.
Some+Thing= Something
Some:
adjective: being one unknown, unnamed, or unspecified unit, amount or number.
adverb: reasonably close to; to an unknown degree.
pronoun: a part or quantity of an item; an indefinite additional amount.
Thing: noun:
1. A matter of concern.
2. A product of work or activity.
3. A particular object
Something:
An unnamed or unspecified person or item.
A compound word is a word that is composed of two or more separate words that are combined to make a new word.
Open compounds are formed when two or more words are put together and are separated by spaces.
Ex: credit card, swimming pool, ice cream, post office
Solid/Closed Compounds are formed when two or more words are put together and do not need to be separated.
Ex: mailbox, sunshine, bookmark, shoelace
Hyphenated compounds are formed when two or more words are put together and are separated using a hyphen.
Ex: mother-in-law, working-class, blue-collar, well-respected, out-of-bounds, long-term
Is gingerbread a compound word?
yes.. just think about it; ginger is a word and so is bread so it is a compound word.
No. It is two words which form a complex noun if you want to call it that, but because it is two words, it does not count as a complex word. It is much like paper weight. It is a weight for paper, and one noun, yes, but two words, and thus not a compound word.
Why does some compound words have hyphens and spaces?
Hyphens are used in compound words to clarify meaning or improve readability, such as in "three-year-old." Spaces are sometimes used in compound words to show that they are made up of separate words, such as in "ice cream." The choice between hyphens and spaces depends on style guides and common usage.
Is consequently a compound word?
No, "consequently" is not a compound word. It is a single word that means as a result or therefore.
Is the word batteries a compound word?
A compound word is two words put together to form a new word.
(Example: Basket+Ball= Basketball)
So, No, Batteries is not a compound word, it is the plural form of battery (which is one word).
Is light blue a compound word?
No, "light blue" is a compound noun phrase, not a compound word. Compound words are single words made up of two or more separate words joined together.
What compounds is the simple aromatic compound?
The compounds most simple is Benzene because is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6.
Is a natural constituent of crude oil, and is one of the most basic petrochemicals
What are compound words starting with fire?
- firearm
- firebrick
- firebreak
- fireball
- firecracker
- fireguard
- fireside
- firestorm
- firepower
- firehouse
- firefight
- firelight
- fireplug
- firetrap
- firewater
- firesafe
- firefly
- fireman
- firemen
- fireplace
- fireproof
- firetruck
- firewall
- firewood
- fireworks
Yes, "breakable" is a compound word formed by combining the words "break" and "able."
What words can go before light?
Words that can go before the noun light are:
- back light
- candle light
- daylight
- fire light
- flashlight
- flood light
- gas light
- headlight
- highlight
- lamplight
- limelight
- low light
- moonlight
- penlight
- night light
- searchlight
- sidelight
- skylight
- spotlight
- starlight
- stop light
- street light
- sunlight
- tail light
- torch light
- up light
Yes windup is a compound word. The words are wind and up.
Yes, "trash" is a compound word that is made up of the two words "tree" and "ash."
Why isn't carefully a compound word?
A compound word is formed only from two elements both used as independent words. Although care and fully are indeed used as words on their own, the base word here is careful, and ful is not a complete word. Since careful is not a compound word, neither is carefully.
Yes, "brand-new" is a compound word. It is formed by combining the words "brand" and "new" to create a single, hyphenated term.
What is the open compound word in this sentence?
There is no open compound in your question/sentence. An open compound word is a compound word with a space in it, e.g. hang out
Is water bottle a compound word?
Water bottle is NOT a compound word. It is two words, bottle the noun and water the adjective. Good luck with your English assignment.....
What compound word ends in burst?
"Outburst" is a compound word that ends in "burst." It refers to a sudden release of strong emotion or sound.
