Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Edit”
To change or correct something written or recorded to make it better.
Word Family of Edit
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I need to edit my essay before submitting it. B1
- The journalist edits articles for the newspaper. B1
- She spent hours editing the video for her YouTube channel. B1
Word Form Patterns for Edit
-or
Adds **-or** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: edit → editor.
Origin and Word Formation of Edit
Latin 'editus' (past participle of 'edere' meaning 'to give out').
Common Word Form Mistakes with Edit
Wrong: The editor is editing the article to be published.
Correct: The editor is editing the article for publication.
Use 'for publication' (noun phrase), not 'to be published' (passive), in this collocation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Edit
What are the word forms of “edit”?
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 “edit”?
“edit” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “edit” come from?
Latin 'editus' (past participle of 'edere' meaning 'to give out').