I'm wondering if anyone knows what's up: Is it just a common error, or is this supposed to become an official single word in the future (sort of like "storyline" as opposed to "story line")?
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no it isn't but yes it is often used that way. Barefoot is a word but it does seem odd that barefeet isn't being similar to a plural barefoot
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I've seen the same thing happening with the term foot play. It's contracted more often than not. I think footplay will become the norm in the future.
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In English, "bare feet" would be two words and should never be used as one word.
"Bare" is an adjective that describes "feet," which is a noun. For example, "She was walking around with bare feet."
Similarly, "bare foot" would be two words if you're using the word "bare" to describe one particular foot. For example, "She put her bare foot squarely on my cock."
But, "barefoot" is an adjective on its own. For example, "I love seeing barefoot women in the office."
Yes, I am a professional writer/editor, thanks for asking. This grammar lesson was brought to you by the letter F and the number 6.
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Thanks for the examples, dicklipschitz, though I imagine most here know their adjectives from their nouns (the topic title was used mainly to start conversation).
quote:Yes, I am a professional writer/editor, thanks for asking.
Congratulations -- that's just what I'm aspiring to be.
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quote:Originally posted by Uno1: I imagine most here know their adjectives from their nouns
You'd be surprised ...
quote:Originally posted by Uno1: Congratulations -- that's just what I'm aspiring to be.
Good luck with your career aspirations. It's tough to make a living doing it, but if you're able to do it, it'll be rewarding. I've been doing it for about 25 years now.
quote:Originally posted by Uno1: Oh, and Sesame Street rocks.
Sesame what? I have no idea what you're talking about. Seriously, props for the correct use of italics on a title.
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Well, dicklipschitz, you took the words out of my mouth. Delighted to know there is someone out there who loves the language and knows how to use it.
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It seems you can find this all over, in places both serious and not-so-serious. It would appear that it's been around for years. It may not be an official word now, but I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a generally accepted norm down the line. I'm curious as to whether some people seem to actually prefer the compound version to the correct one. I imagine some of them are guys like us.
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