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Two compound words

  When two words are used together to yield a new meaning, a compound is formed. Closed-Form Compound Word Examples : These words are formed when two fully independent different words are combined to create a new word. For example :   highlight, understanding,  overcoat, bandage, basketball, anybody, outside, cannot, anybody, become, bedbug, bookcase, blacklist,    houseboat,  housecoat,  household,  housekeeper,  housetop,  housewife,    housework, h owever,  lifelong,  lifesaver,  lifetime,  lifework, friendship, blackboard, l imelight,  limestone,  moonlight,  moonshine,  moonwalk,  moreover,  motherhood,  motorcycle,  nearby,  newfound,    newsboy,  playback,  playboy,  playground,  playhouse,  playmate,  playthings,  popcorn.    Open Compound Word Examples : These words are formed ...