Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Pool”
A place to swim with water. Can also mean people or things collected together for sharing.
Word Family of Pool
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I swim in the pool every morning. A1
- The children played in the swimming pool. A2
- The company has a pool of talented engineers to work on the project. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Pool
From Old English 'pol' (pond), related to Old German 'pfuhl'.
Swimming pools are common in many countries. Public pools provide recreation and swimming lessons.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Pool
Wrong: Let's go to the swim pool.
Correct: Let's go to the swimming pool.
The standard collocation is 'swimming pool' (gerund), not 'swim pool'.
Wrong: Let's pool our resources together.
Correct: Let's pool our resources. OR Let's combine our resources.
The verb 'pool' already means to combine, so 'together' is redundant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Pool
What are the word forms of “pool”?
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 “pool”?
“pool” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “pool” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.
Where does “pool” come from?
From Old English 'pol' (pond), related to Old German 'pfuhl'.