Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Terrible”
Very bad or causing fear or worry.
Word Family of Terrible
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The food at that restaurant was terrible. A2
- She had a terrible accident that left her in hospital. A2
- The terrible consequences of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. B1
Word Form Patterns for Terrible
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: terrible → terribly.
Origin and Word Formation of Terrible
From Latin 'terribilis' meaning causing dread or fear.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Terrible
Wrong: This is a terrible of weather.
Correct: This is terrible weather.
Adjective does not use 'of'; place before noun directly.
Wrong: The situation became more terribly.
Correct: The situation became more terrible.
After linking verb 'became', use adjective not adverb.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Terrible
What are the word forms of “terrible”?
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 “terrible”?
“terrible” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “terrible” come from?
From Latin 'terribilis' meaning causing dread or fear.