The difference between Hyphenated compound and Open compound

When used as nouns, hyphenated compound means a compound word combined using hyphens, such as get-together, half-baked, two-tone, or broad-minded, whereas open compound means a compound word with spaces in it. for example: hang out, school bus, science fiction.


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  1. Hyphenated compound as a noun (grammar):

    A compound word combined using hyphens, such as get-together, half-baked, two-tone, or broad-minded.

  1. Open compound as a noun (grammar):

    A compound word with spaces in it. For example: hang out, school bus, science fiction.