Compound words are made up of two parts of speech. For example, the compound noun handkerchief is made up of two nouns: hand + kerchief. Semantically, compound words are very interesting, since their ...

English compound words are easier to learn when you break them down. This simple example shows how “flower” and “bed” combine to create a new word commonly used in everyday English. #DailyEnglish #Eng ...

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Compound words are formed when two or more separate words are joined together. This creates a brand new word that often has a new meaning. I think I see a pattern emerging. It's a football. Some snow ...

On-air challenge: For each word starting with "W," think of another word, also starting with W, that can follow the first to complete a compound word or a familiar two-word phrase. Example: Walk --> ...