Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Console”
To make someone feel better when they are sad, disappointed, or going through something difficult by showing you care.
Word Family of Console
What is the noun of console? — consolation
What is the verb of console? — console
What is the adjective of console? — consoling
What is the adverb of console? — consolingly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Her friends consoled her after she did not get the job she wanted. B2
- The coach consoled the team following their unexpected defeat in the championship. B2
- Nothing could console him after hearing about his loss. B2
Word Form Patterns for Console
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: console → consolation.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: console → consolingly.
Origin and Word Formation of Console
From Latin 'consolari' (to comfort). 'Con-' (with) + 'solari' (to ease). Entered English in 15th century meaning to provide comfort.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Console
Wrong: She was very consoling after the accident.
Correct: She was very consoling about the accident. / She tried to console him after the accident.
'Consoling' (adjective) describes someone who offers comfort. Use it to describe their manner, not the situation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Console
What are the word forms of “console”?
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 “console”?
“console” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “console” come from?
From Latin 'consolari' (to comfort). 'Con-' (with) + 'solari' (to ease). Entered English in 15th century meaning to provide comfort.