Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Monkey”
A small animal like an ape that lives in trees and eats fruit.
Word Family of Monkey
What is the noun of monkey? — monkey
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The monkey jumped from branch to branch in the tree. A1
- We saw several monkeys at the zoo yesterday. A2
- Research on monkey behavior helps us understand primate intelligence. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Monkey
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle Dutch 'mone' or Arabic 'maimun'.
Monkeys appear frequently in folklore and children's stories across cultures.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Monkey
Wrong: The monkey is very intelligent and they plays with toys.
Correct: The monkey is very intelligent and it plays with toys.
Singular 'monkey' takes 'it', not 'they'; verb agrees with singular subject.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Monkey
What are the word forms of “monkey”?
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 “monkey”?
“monkey” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “monkey” come from?
Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle Dutch 'mone' or Arabic 'maimun'.