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Compound Word

Definition:

A compound word is a linguistic term that refers to a word made up of two or more smaller words, joined together to form a new word with a unique meaning.

Examples:

Noun:

"The compound word 'sunflower' combines 'sun' and 'flower' to describe a vibrant and beautiful plant."

Verb:

"She compound-worded 'blue' and 'berry' to create the word 'blueberry'."

Adjective:

"The compound word 'well-known' is often used to describe someone or something that is widely recognized."

Adverb:

"She compound-worded 'bed' and 'side' to form the word 'bedside', indicating a location near one's bed."

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