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Summary
Compound words are made when two or more words are joined together to create a new word with its own meaning. In this summary, you will learn about different types of compound nouns and how they are formed.
Compound words are created when two or more root words are joined together to create a new word. This word has its own separate meaning.
word 1 | word 2 | new compound word |
| foot | ball | football |
| rain | bow | rainbow |
Closed compound words are generally accepted as one word. Usually they are only made up of two words.
Open compound words are formed when adjectives combine with a noun to create a new noun. Because there is a space between the words, they can be harder to spot as compound words.
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Question: What is an open compound word?
Answer: Open compound words are formed when adjectives combine with a noun to create a new noun.
Question: What is a closed compound word?
Answer: Closed compound words are generally accepted as one word. Usually they are only made up of two words.
Question: What are compound words?
Answer: Compound words are made when two or more words are joined together to create a new word with its own meaning.
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