English Word Analyzer

Break down any English word into its part of speech, meaning, etymology, and forms

How It Works

The English Word Analyzer performs English morphological analysis by breaking down any English word into its components: part of speech, meaning, etymology (word origin), prefix/suffix structure, and irregular forms. For adjectives and adverbs, it also shows the comparative and superlative forms.

Use it as an English etymology finder: each word is analyzed using advanced AI, with results cached for instant lookups. The tool handles multiple meanings. For example, the word "run" can be a verb (to move fast), a noun (a short trip), and more.

Designed for English learners and anyone curious about language, every definition is written in plain, simple language. Whether you are studying English grammar, looking up word origins, or just curious about a word you encountered, this tool gives you a complete morphological breakdown in seconds.

Results are estimates for informational purposes only. Not professional advice. We recommend verifying with a qualified expert.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the English Word Analyzer show?+
For each word it shows: part of speech, meaning in simple language, example sentences, word origin (etymology), irregular forms (e.g. go/went/gone), prefix/suffix breakdown (e.g. un- + happy), and comparative/superlative for adjectives and adverbs.
What is etymology and why does it matter?+
Etymology is the history of a word: which language it came from and what it originally meant. For example, the word "companion" comes from Latin com- (together) + panis (bread), meaning someone you share bread with. Understanding a word's origin often helps you remember its meaning and recognize related words.
What are irregular forms?+
Irregular forms are verb conjugations or noun plurals that don't follow the standard -ed/-s rules. For example: go/went/gone, be/was/been, mouse/mice, child/children. The tool shows these only when they exist, and skips regular forms like walk/walked.
Can the same word have multiple meanings?+
Yes. Many English words have more than one meaning. For example, "run" can be a verb (to move quickly), a noun (a short trip), and more. The tool shows all possible analyses as separate cards so you can see every meaning.
What is a prefix/suffix breakdown?+
Some words are built from a root plus one or more affixes. For example, "unhappy" breaks down as un- + happy, and "teacher" breaks down as teach + -er. The breakdown field appears only when a word has identifiable affixes.
Does the tool handle phrasal verbs and idioms?+
Yes. Common multi-word expressions like "run out" or "break down" are recognized as phrasal verbs and analyzed as a unit, showing the idiomatic meaning.
How accurate is the analysis?+
The tool uses advanced AI for analysis and results are cached after review. If you spot an error, use the feedback buttons on each result card to let us know. We review feedback and correct entries.
What comparative and superlative forms does the tool show?+
For gradable adjectives and adverbs the tool shows the comparative (e.g. happier, more beautiful) and superlative (e.g. happiest, most beautiful) forms. Non-gradable adjectives like 'dead' or 'unique' don't have these forms and they are omitted.
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