Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Louse”
a tiny bug that lives in people's hair and skin, causing itching and discomfort
Word Family of Louse
What is the noun of louse? — louse/lice
What is the adjective of louse? — lousy
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The child had head lice from school. A2
- A louse can live for several weeks on a human host. B1
- The infestation required treatment with special lice shampoo. B2
Origin and Word Formation of Louse
Old English lūs, from Proto-Germanic *lus-; cognate with German Laus
Louse informally means a contemptible or selfish person. The adjective lousy means very bad or unpleasant.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Louse
Wrong: The louses was found
Correct: The lice were found
Plural verb must agree with lice (plural); also louses is never correct
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Louse
What are the word forms of “louse”?
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 “louse”?
“louse” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “louse” come from?
Old English lūs, from Proto-Germanic *lus-; cognate with German Laus