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These words are formed by joining two or more simple words. These words are for the most parts Nouns, Adjectives and Verbs.


1). Noun + Noun.

Examples : Moonlight, armchair, postman, railway, teaspoon


2). Verb + Noun

Examples : Sweetheart, shorthand, black – board, stronghold, nobleman


3). Verb + Noun

Examples : spendthrift, makeshift, breakfast, pickpocket, cut - throat


4). Gerund + Noun

Examples : drawing – room, writing desk, looking glass, spelling book


5). Adverb or Preposition + Noun

Examples : outlaw, overcoat, downfall, inmate, inside


6). Verb + Adverb

Examples : drawback, lookup, go – between, send off


7). Adverb + Verb

Examples : outset, upkeep, out cry, income, outcome




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