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how can I find adj, adv, n., v., and every thing have the same meaning but we use thier in different ways
for e.g: develop
developable
development
developer
developed
developing
develops...
and are we called these words word family or word unit or what?
Jan 2, 2011 11:45 PM
Answers · 8
Here are the differences between "their, there, they're " even though they are pronounced in the same way
http://www.ehow.com/how_2262043_difference-between-there-their-theyre.html
January 3, 2011
Oops. I think I understand your question now.
I don't think we call it a word family. However, in your example, the part of the word "develop" is called the "stem". Like the stem of a flower. All the different endings are like the leaves.
So, in the list of words you provide, they all have the same stem.
Words with the same stem - is that what you are looking for?
January 3, 2011
I suggest you consult a dictionary.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/develop
their (t̸her)
possessive pronominal adjective
of, belonging to, made by, or done by them: also used before some formal titles [Their Majesties]: often used in connection with a preceding singular pronoun (as everybody, somebody, everyone): did everybody finish their lunch?
their (Þâr)
adjective The possessive form of they.
1. Used as a modifier before a noun: their accomplishments; their home town.
Webster's New World College Dictionary
January 3, 2011
I am not too sure whether there are rules for this stuff or not. There probably are, but it won't help you to learn a list of rules. I suggest you learn these words and figure the rules out for yourself.
Most of the time we make nouns from adjectives. Try this:
http://fcegrammar.wordpress.com/2007/02/27/nouns-made-from-adjectives/
January 3, 2011
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