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Compound Words
Compound words are formed by two distinct words. Examples include: newspaper, anybody, eyebrow.
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A compound word is a combination of two smaller words, such as "beehive". "Beehive" is a compound word because it is made up of 2 different words; "bee" and "hive", that were put together as a single word.
The name for a word that is separated at the end of a line between syllables is called...well, actually I don't think there's a name for it. Hope this helps.
What are compound words ending with load?
Some compound words ending with "load" include:
- Overload
- Upload
- Download
- Payload
Yes, "postcard" is a compound word formed by combining the words "post" and "card" to create a single word with a specific meaning.
What are some nouns that end in -ship?
Some compound nouns that end with -ship are:
- airship
- ambassadorship
- censorship
- championship
- citizenship
- container ship
- courtship
- craftsmanship
- cruise ship
- dictatorship
- draftsmanship
- fellowship
- flagship
- friendship
- guardianship
- hardship
- horsemanship
- internship
- kinship
- leadership
- marksmanship
- membership
- ownership
- partnership
- readership
- receivership
- scholarship
- spaceship
- steamship
- stewardship
- swordsmanship
- township
- troop ship
- warship
- workmanship
Is the word package a compound word?
Yes, "package" is a compound word. It is formed by combining the words "pack" and "age."
Compound nouns that start with a?
Some compound nouns that start with A are:
- about face
- afterglow
- afternoon
- afterthought
- afterward
- aftershock
- anthill
- anklebone
- apple pie
- applesauce
- arrowroot
- ashcan
The word 'field trip' is considered an open or spaced compound noun.
Is the word woodwind a compound word?
Yes, "woodwind" is a compound word made up of "wood" and "wind."
Yes, "heatwave" is a compound word made up of "heat" and "wave" that are joined together to create a single word with a specific meaning.
What is a compound word for someone who looks to see if anyone is coming?
The compound word for someone who looks to see if anyone is coming is "lookout."
Yes, the word no one would be considered a compound word. It would be an open compound word.
No:
adjective: hardly any : very little.
adverb: used to express surprise, doubt, or disbelief.
noun: a negative vote or decision
One:
adjective: being a certain, single unit or thing.
noun: the first number in a set or series.
pronoun: a single member or individual
No one: noun: no person; not anyone; nobody
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
As a proper noun, Rine is a word. However, rine (small case) is an obsolete word for rind. Rind is the thick, outer covering of certain fruits, meats and cheeses. Examples include: orange rind, watermelon rind and bacon rind. Rind is also the bark of a tree.
No, "whereas" is not a compound word. It is a single word used to contrast two different parts of a sentence.
Is Sunday a noun and a compound word?
No. It is a noun but not a compound word. Because it is a day of the week it has nothing to do with the individual words.
Is loudspeaker a compound word?
Yes, "loudspeaker" is a compound word made up of two separate words "loud" and "speaker" that are combined to create a new word with a specific meaning.
No, sour is not an adverb. This word is an adjective.
An adverb of the word is sourly.
An example sentence with the adverb is: "he sourly stared at his ex-girlfriend's new lover".
Yes. Kid and napped are two different words with two different meanings. When they are combined they form a new word with a new meaning.
What are compound words starting with home?
- homework
- homebody
- hometown
- homeboy
- homeland
- homespun
- homecoming'
- homemaker
- homemade
- homestead
- homestretch
- homesick
- homeroom
Why do compound words have hyphens?
Hyphens are often used in compound words to clarify the relationship between the words they connect and make them easier to read and understand. They can also help with pronunciation and avoid ambiguity in the meaning of the compound word.
A homebody is a person who enjoys spending a lot of time at home rather than going out. They prefer the comfort and familiarity of their own space and may feel more relaxed and content in their own environment.
