Base words vs Root words

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A root word...

Back

usually can't standalone but sometimes can.

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A base word is a standalone word with meaning.

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is a standalone word with meaning on its own.

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Base word: tele

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Root word

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Base word: dict

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Root word

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Base word or root word: home

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Base word

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Base word or root word: photo

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Base word & Root word

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Base word or root word: friend

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Base word

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Base word: aud

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Root word