Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Conference”
A meeting where many people gather to talk about an important subject.
Word Family of Conference
What is the noun of conference? — conference
What is the verb of conference? — confer
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The annual technology conference attracts thousands of professionals. B1
- She presented her research at an international medical conference. B1
- Our company holds a staff conference every quarter to share updates. B1
Word Form Patterns for Conference
-er
Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: conference → confer.
Origin and Word Formation of Conference
From Latin conferre: con- (together) + ferre (to bring).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Conference
Wrong: She went to attend the conference about climate change.
Correct: She attended the conference about climate change.
Use 'attend' directly; 'go to attend' is redundant. Both verb phrases mean the same action.
Wrong: The conference are discussing new policies.
Correct: The conference is discussing new policies.
Collective noun 'conference' takes singular verb when treated as one unit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Conference
What are the word forms of “conference”?
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 “conference”?
“conference” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “conference” come from?
From Latin conferre: con- (together) + ferre (to bring).