Linguistic Analysis of English Morphology and Idioms
Morphological Analysis of English Terms
- /ɡraʊnd ˈbreɪkɪŋ/: Compound adjective (Noun + -ing). Functions as a pre-modifier.
- /ˈweðər/: Subordinating conjunction introducing an adverbial clause.
- /ˈlaɪklihʊd/: Complex noun (likely + -hood). Functions as the head of a Noun Phrase.
- /ˈsiːmləs/: Complex adjective (seam + -less). Describes something continuous.
- /əˈtʃiːvəbl/: Complex adjective (achieve + -able). Functions as a subject complement.
- /fɔːrˈmenʃənd/: Complex adjective (fore- + mention + -ed). Functions as a pre-modifier.
- /ˈdelɪkət/: Simple adjective. Functions as a pre-modifier.
- /ˈhʌnikʌlərd/: Compound adjective (Noun + Past Participle). Functions as a pre-modifier.
- /ˈstɪlnəs/: Complex noun (still + -ness). Represents a state of being quiet.
- /ˈlæŋɡwɪdli/: Complex adverb (languid + -ly). Functions as an adjunct of manner.
- /wenˈevər/: Compound conjunction (when + -ever). Introduces a temporal adverbial clause.
- /ˈdʒeləs/: Complex adjective (root + -ous). Describes envy.
- /ˈflɪkɪŋ/: Non-finite verb form (flick + -ing). Main verb of a subordinate clause.
- /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/: Compound adjective (preposition + noun). Functions as a pre-modifier.
- /əˈdʒʌstmənts/: Complex noun (adjust + -ment + -s). Refers to changes made.
- /rɪˈwɔːrdz/: Complex noun (reward + -s). Refers to merit-based compensation.
- /weɪn/: Simple verb. Means to decrease in strength or size.
- /pərˈtɪkjʊləli/: Complex adverb (particular + -ly). Functions as a focusing adverb.
Common English Idioms and Phrases
This list includes various idiomatic expressions and fixed phrases used in English:
- Against the odds
- Underestimate the extent
- In the dark
- On the verge
- Fell short
- Despite the circumstances
- In jeopardy
- Command of a language
- Never occurred to me
- Out of the blue
- Regret not apologizing
- Wouldn’t give an explanation
- Taken aback
- Such a dreadful day
- No idea
- Little chance
- Takes after
- Called off
- Not until
- Dodge the question
- Makes no difference
- Lived up to expectations
- Flew into a fury
- Put off
- Held up
- Never before
- Under no circumstances
- Needn’t have
- Hands full
- On edge
- Shot down
- Put up with
- Turned down
- Burnt down
- Looking into
- Made off
- Hardly had
- On no account
- Only later
- Provided that
- Tendency to criticize
- Should you see
- The moment
- Seldom does
- But for
- Prospect of improvement
- Gist of the matter
- Spared no effort
- Beyond a shadow of a doubt
- Skin us alive
- Abide by
- In bad taste
- Turning in his grave
- Laugh a minute
- Turn of fate
- Bound to worry
- Handed in resignation
- Take no notice
- Committed himself to
- Expressed concern
- Not for one moment
- Jump to the conclusion
- Recognition of service
- On behalf of
- On very good terms