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Word Forms of “Rob”

To steal money or things from someone, often using force or weapons.

Word Family of Rob

What is the noun of rob? — robber

robber

What is the verb of rob? — rob

rob

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • The bank was robbed by masked criminals last night. B1
  • Someone robbed him of his wallet at the train station. B1
  • The government was robbing citizens of their rights. B2

Word Form Patterns for Rob

-er

Adds **-er** to make a noun for a person or thing that performs the action. Example: rob → robber.

Origin and Word Formation of Rob

From Old French rober; Germanic origin, related to robbery and robber.

Famous in literature with figures like Robin Hood, who robbed the rich to help the poor.

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Rob

What are the word forms of “rob”?

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 “rob”?

“rob” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Where does “rob” come from?

From Old French rober; Germanic origin, related to robbery and robber.

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