Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Child”
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
Word Family of Child
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The child ran to her mother for a hug. A1
- Every child in the school learns to read. A1
- When I was a child, I wanted to be a doctor. A2
Word Form Patterns for Child
-ish
Adds **-ish** to form an adjective meaning somewhat like or having the quality of. Example: child → childish.
Origin and Word Formation of Child
From Old English 'cild', meaning young person.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Child
Wrong: He have many childs in his family.
Correct: He has many children in his family.
The plural of child is children, not childs. Also, third person singular verb is 'has'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Child
What are the word forms of “child”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “child”?
“child” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “child” come from?
From Old English 'cild', meaning young person.