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Compound Words
Compound words are formed by two distinct words. Examples include: newspaper, anybody, eyebrow.
3,798 Questions
What are 5 compound words that include the word base?
baseball, baseboard, baseline, baseman, baserunner
Yes, the word taxicab (no space) is a compound noun, two words joined to form a word with its own meaning.
No it is not a compound word. It is not two separate words that are combined to make another word.
What is the compound word for the place where roads cross?
The compound noun is crossroads (cross+roads).
What is the compound word of the rack for coats?
Coat rack would be the description, but it is 2 words not one compound word. I can't think of any compound word that would work.
What are the compound word and compound noun?
A compound word is a word that is formed by joining two or more words that forms a word with a meaning of its own. A compound word is usually an adjective, an adverb, or a noun.
A compound noun is a noun formed by joining two or more words that forms a noun with a meaning of its own.
Examples of compound adjectives:
- fast paced
- happy-go-lucky
- one time
- quick witted
Examples of compound adverbs:
- altogether
- headlong
- post haste
- sideways
Examples of compound nouns:
- bathtub
- homework
- peer pressure
- six-pack
Yes, both cheek and bone are nouns; and both words can stand alone. Thus making a compound noun.
