20 Compound Words Examples PDF
What are Compound Words?
Compound words are the combination of two words. Compound words are very important in English vocabulary. They are formed by combining two core words. These two words are of different meanings but mostly of some category but after the combination of these words, you will get a totally different word with different meanings. Understanding compound words are very important. When you are learning English you should have a strong command of English vocabulary and that’s why we have tried to provide a short lesson to help you memorize grammar easily. PDF of compound words is given at the end, you can download the pdf.
Related: 1000 Example List of Compound Words
List of Compound Words Examples
- My car is at the underground parking of this building.
- Sara’s friends are mostly the typewriters.
- My sweetheart was not at home when I got loose motions.
- He had a dream to ride a motorcycle.
- I like a racing bike with a gearshift.
Compound Words List
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Under |
+ | Ground | = | Underground |
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Type |
+ | Writer | = |
Typewriter |
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Tad |
+ | Pole | = |
Tadpole |
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Sweet |
+ | Heart | = | Sweetheart |
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Racquet |
+ | Ball | = |
Racquetball |
| Post | + | Card | = |
Postcard |
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Near |
+ | By | = | Nearby |
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Motor |
+ | Cycle | = |
Motorcycle |
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Key |
+ | Board | = |
Keyboard |
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Jump |
+ | Shot | = |
Jumpshot |
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Ham |
+ | Burger | = |
Hamburger |
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Gum |
+ | Ball | = |
Gumball |
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Gear |
+ | Shift | = |
Gearshift |
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Fruit |
+ | Cup | = |
Fruitcup |
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Father |
+ |
Land |
= |
Fatherland |
|
Eye |
+ | Lid | = |
Eyelid |
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Day |
+ | Light | = |
Daylight |
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Cross |
+ | Bow | = |
Crossbow |
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Baby |
+ | Sitter | = |
Babysitter |
| Ash | + | Tray | = |
Ashtray |
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