Yo, that was so crazy when Jay Versace started compound-sampling Drake and another song in Tic Tac Toes
by NARRATR March 05, 2019
Warren: So cool you got this great new job from a contact you made almost 20 years ago.
Bruce: Ya, I met her at a networking event in 2006 right after my first promotion to get invited a trade show she hosted. Love that we stayed in touch and she recommended me for this role.
Warren: That's White Collar Compound Interest paying off, Brosef.
Bruce: Ya, I met her at a networking event in 2006 right after my first promotion to get invited a trade show she hosted. Love that we stayed in touch and she recommended me for this role.
Warren: That's White Collar Compound Interest paying off, Brosef.
by Mike109999 September 02, 2023
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑ mpaʊnd vɜ rbz/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
1. Compound Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A class of verbs comprising two or more words, often incorporating irregular and phrasal forms, present a considerable obstacle to clear comprehension. It is necessary to avoid these undesirable compound verbs, as their complex structures make them exceptionally difficult to study and utilize. They are to be considered more difficult to comprehend than irregular verbs.
Significance:
• It identifies “compound verbs” as a complex and problematic feature of English.
• It presents them as inherently difficult to comprehend and utilize due to structure.
• It emphasizes the belief that should be avoided to improve clarity and precision in communication.
• It highlights that “compound verbs” include or comprise problematic verbs, such as “irregular” and “phrasal verbs.”
Definition:
1. Compound Verbs (phrase, plural noun) - A class of verbs comprising two or more words, often incorporating irregular and phrasal forms, present a considerable obstacle to clear comprehension. It is necessary to avoid these undesirable compound verbs, as their complex structures make them exceptionally difficult to study and utilize. They are to be considered more difficult to comprehend than irregular verbs.
Significance:
• It identifies “compound verbs” as a complex and problematic feature of English.
• It presents them as inherently difficult to comprehend and utilize due to structure.
• It emphasizes the belief that should be avoided to improve clarity and precision in communication.
• It highlights that “compound verbs” include or comprise problematic verbs, such as “irregular” and “phrasal verbs.”
Examples:
• “The existence of compound verbs makes studying the English language significantly more challenging.”
• “It is a common practice to avoid the use of compound verbs to prevent errors.”
• “The intricate form of compound verbs often obscures the veritable significance of a phrase.”
• “The difficulty that compound verbs present makes them a veritably undesirable element of language.”
• “The complexity of compound verbs surpasses even that of irregular verbs.”
• “The existence of compound verbs makes studying the English language significantly more challenging.”
• “It is a common practice to avoid the use of compound verbs to prevent errors.”
• “The intricate form of compound verbs often obscures the veritable significance of a phrase.”
• “The difficulty that compound verbs present makes them a veritably undesirable element of language.”
• “The complexity of compound verbs surpasses even that of irregular verbs.”
by Dmitrio January 13, 2025
by Jd55th November 23, 2021
When two (whole) words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning.
(This new meaning can be wildly different from what the original two words mean on their own).
Additionally, there are three different kinds of Compound Words: Open, Closed, and Hyphenated.
Closed compound words have no spaces. Open compound words have separation between the two (or three) words. Hyphenated compound words have hyphens between words.
(Closed Compound Words):
Justice- Just, Ice,
Bargain- Bar, gain,
Kidnapping- Kid, Napping,
Grandparent- Grand, Parent,
Babysit- Baby, Sit,
Pineapple- Pine, Apple,
(Open Compound Words):
(While there’s a physical space between open compound words, the meanings of the two words have been combined. This is why they are still considered Compound.)
Examples:
Cell Phone- Cell, Phone,
First Aid- First, Aid,
Common Sense- Common, Sense,
Real Estate- Real, Estate,
Life Jacket- Life, Jacket,
Rib Cage- Rib, Cage,
Hot Dog- Hot, Dog,
Cotton Candy- Cotton, Candy,
(Hyphenated Compound Words):
Well-being- Well, Being,
Word-of-mouth- Word, Mouth, Of,
Up-to-date- Up, date, to,
(This new meaning can be wildly different from what the original two words mean on their own).
Additionally, there are three different kinds of Compound Words: Open, Closed, and Hyphenated.
Closed compound words have no spaces. Open compound words have separation between the two (or three) words. Hyphenated compound words have hyphens between words.
(Closed Compound Words):
Justice- Just, Ice,
Bargain- Bar, gain,
Kidnapping- Kid, Napping,
Grandparent- Grand, Parent,
Babysit- Baby, Sit,
Pineapple- Pine, Apple,
(Open Compound Words):
(While there’s a physical space between open compound words, the meanings of the two words have been combined. This is why they are still considered Compound.)
Examples:
Cell Phone- Cell, Phone,
First Aid- First, Aid,
Common Sense- Common, Sense,
Real Estate- Real, Estate,
Life Jacket- Life, Jacket,
Rib Cage- Rib, Cage,
Hot Dog- Hot, Dog,
Cotton Candy- Cotton, Candy,
(Hyphenated Compound Words):
Well-being- Well, Being,
Word-of-mouth- Word, Mouth, Of,
Up-to-date- Up, date, to,
Most native English speakers don't give compound words much thought...because we're so overly familiar with them in every day speech. However...Compound words are a great testament to how bizarre (and often hilarious) the English language can be.
Like think about the distinct departure in meaning between say: kidnapping vs. kid napping or one nightstand vs. one night stand, Or what about how we decided to define generational age with words like "Grand" or "Great?" (I.E. Great-Great-Grandparent). We all know there's nothing grand about aging itself, and not everyone's grandparents qualify as "grand" either. "Hot dog" is another little adventure.
There is so much about the world that's wonderful and weird sitting in front of us, but we miss out because we don't pay attention to what's overly familiar.
Like think about the distinct departure in meaning between say: kidnapping vs. kid napping or one nightstand vs. one night stand, Or what about how we decided to define generational age with words like "Grand" or "Great?" (I.E. Great-Great-Grandparent). We all know there's nothing grand about aging itself, and not everyone's grandparents qualify as "grand" either. "Hot dog" is another little adventure.
There is so much about the world that's wonderful and weird sitting in front of us, but we miss out because we don't pay attention to what's overly familiar.
by Olive989 March 28, 2023
If the Englishlanguage used more compoundwords:
Declarationofindependence
Nationalhockeyleague
Popmusic
Compound words
Declarationofindependence
Nationalhockeyleague
Popmusic
Compound words
by IntergalactalEnergy August 06, 2023