100 English Words: Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs

Want to expand your vocabulary amazingly fast? Today we’re going to take 25 words and turn them into 100 words by learning their multiple forms – a noun form, verb form, adjective form, and adverb form.

English words with a noun, verb, adjective, and adverb form

You probably already know the English word beautiful – that’s an adjective, it describes a person or thing. Now, make sure you know all 4 forms:

Noun: I stopped to admire the beauty of the sunset.
(in this sentence it’s being used as a noun – THE beauty)
Verb: She painted some flowers on the wall to beautify the room.
(beautify is an action, a verb, meaning to make something beautiful)
Adjective: I bought a beautiful new dress.
(as an adjective, it describes a thing – in this case, a dress)
Adverb: He sings
(as an adverb, it describes a verb – the way he sings)

Let’s keep going with more English words that have 4 forms.

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NOUN	VERB	ADJECTIVE	ADVERB
action / act	act	active	actively
beauty	beautify	beautiful	beautifully
collection	collect	collective	collectively
creation / creator	create	creative	creatively
comfort	comfort	comfortable	comfortably
consideration	consider	considerable	considerably
decision	decide	decisive	decisively
destruction	destroy	destructive	destructively
difference	differentiate	different	differently
distraction	distract	distracted / distracting	distractedly
danger	endanger	dangerous	dangerously
hope	hope	hopeful	hopefully
impression	impress	impressive	impressively
NOUN	VERB	ADJECTIVE	ADVERB
intention	intend	intentional	intentionally
justification	justify	justifiable	justifiably
madness	madden	mad	madly
power	empower	powerful	powerfully
protection	protect	protective	protectively
sadness	sadden	sad	sadly
security	secure	secure	securely
significance	signify	significant	significantly
strength	strengthen	strong	strongly
success	succeed	successful	successfully
understanding	understand	understandable	understandably
speed	speed	speedy	speedily

Example sentences – 100 English words:

ACTION / ACT / ACTIVE / ACTIVELY

Noun: His actions spoke louder than words, demonstrating his commitment.
Verb: He acted in self-defense when confronted by the intruder.
Adjective: The volcano is currently active and poses a threat to nearby villages.
Adverb: Investors actively monitored the stock market for signs of volatility.

BEAUTY / BEAUTIFY / BEAUTIFUL / BEAUTIFULLY

Noun: I stopped to admire the beauty of the sunset.
Verb: She painted some flowers on the wall to beautify the room.
Adjective: I bought a beautiful new dress.
Adverb: He sings beautifully.

COLLECTION / COLLECT / COLLECTIVE / COLLECTIVELY

Noun: The museum boasts an impressive collection of ancient artifacts from around the world.
Verb: We need to collect donations for the local food bank to support families in need.
Adjective: The team made a collective decision to postpone the project until after the holidays.
Adverb: The citizens of the town worked collectively to rebuild after the devastating tornado.

COMFORT / COMFORT / COMFORTABLE / COMFORTABLY

Noun: His words of encouragement were a source of great comfort to her during the difficult time.
Verb: She tried to comfort her crying child by singing a soothing lullaby.
Adjective: The new sofa is so comfortable that I fell asleep on it last night.
Adverb: Despite the long journey, the traveler slept comfortably on the train.

CONSIDERATION / CONSIDER / CONSIDERABLE / CONSIDERABLY

Noun: The committee took all the factors into consideration before making a decision.
Verb: Before accepting the job offer, she needed time to consider her options.
Adjective: There has been a considerable increase in the price of gasoline this year.
Adverb: The new software update has improved performance considerably compared to the previous version.

DECISION / DECIDE / DECISIVE / DECISIVELY

Noun: After much thought, she finally made the decision to move to a new city.
Verb: We need to decide on a date for the meeting before the end of the week.
Adjective: The judge’s decisive ruling ended the long-standing legal dispute once and for all.
Adverb: The CEO acted decisively to cut costs and improve company profitability.

DESTRUCTION / DESTROY / DESTRUCTIVE / DESTRUCTIVELY

Noun: The tornado left a path of destruction through the town, damaging homes and uprooting trees.
Verb: The bombs destroyed the city’s roads and buildings.
Adjective: Habits like smoking are very destructive to your health.
Adverb: The wildfire spread destructively through the dry forest, fueled by strong winds.

DIFFERENCE / DIFFERENTIATE / DIFFERENT / DIFFERENTLY

Noun: There is a noticeable difference in temperature between summer and winter.
Verb: The teacher explained how to differentiate between the two species of birds based on their markings.
Adjective: They have different tastes in music, which sometimes leads to lively discussions.
Adverb: Each team member approached the problem differently, resulting in a variety of solutions.

DISTRACTION / DISTRACT / DISTRACTED-DISTRACTING / DISTRACTEDLY

Noun: The noise from the construction site outside was a constant distraction during the meeting.
Verb: She tried to distract her little brother with a toy so she could finish her homework.
Adjective: He was so distracted by his phone that he didn’t notice his friends entering the room.
Adjective: The bright lights from the billboard were distracting to drivers on the highway.
Adverb: She answered the phone distractedly, her mind still on the upcoming presentation.

DANGER / ENDANGER / DANGEROUS / DANGEROUSLY

Noun: Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after the danger had passed.
Verb: Pollution from factories can endanger marine life in the nearby ocean.
Adjective: Climbing without proper safety gear is very dangerous.
Adverb: He drove dangerously fast on the icy road, risking a serious accident.

HOPE / HOPE / HOPEFUL / HOPEFULLY

Noun: The survivors held onto their hope of being rescued from the deserted island.
Verb: She hoped that the rainy weather would clear up before the outdoor event.
Adjective: Despite the setbacks, he remained hopeful about achieving his career goals.
Adverb: Hopefully, the new treatment will improve her condition and provide relief from the pain.

IMPRESSION / IMPRESS / IMPRESSIVE / IMPRESSIVELY

Noun: Make sure you dress well – you want to make a good impression at the interview.
Verb: The young girl’s ability to play the piano really impressed
Adjective: The new skyscraper in the city is truly impressive in its design and scale.
Adverb: He reads an impressively large number of books every year.

INTENTION / INTEND / INTENTIONAL / INTENTIONALLY

Noun: Despite his good intentions, his actions often led to misunderstandings with others.
Verb: I intend to finish painting the bedroom by the end of the week.
Adjective: The artist’s use of contrasting colors was intentional, creating a striking visual effect in the painting.
Adverb: He intentionally ignored her calls because he needed time alone to think.

JUSTIFICATION / JUSTIFY / JUSTIFIABLE-JUSTIFIED / JUSTIFIABLY

Noun: She provided a detailed justification for her request for time off work.
Verb: The company had to justify the price increase to its customers by explaining rising production costs.
Adjective: In some cases, self-defense can be seen as a justifiable reason for using force.
Adjective: Her anger at the situation was justified given the circumstances.
Adverb: He was justifiably proud of his team’s achievement in winning the championship.

MADNESS / MADDEN / MAD / MADLY

Noun: The financial markets were gripped by madness as panicked investors rushed to sell off their stocks.
Verb: The constant delays began to madden the passengers waiting at the airport.
Adjective: She was mad at her brother for borrowing her bike without asking.
Adverb: He fell madly in love with her the moment they met.

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POWER / EMPOWER / POWERFUL / POWERFULLY

Noun: The president wields considerable power over government policy.
Verb: The program aims to empower disadvantaged youth by teaching them valuable skills.
Adjective: The winds were so powerful that they knocked down most of the trees in the city.
Adverb: His speech resonated powerfully with the audience, inspiring them to take action.

PROTECTION / PROTECT / PROTECTIVE / PROTECTIVELY

Noun: Wearing sunscreen provides protection against harmful UV rays from the sun.
Verb: It’s important to protect your personal information online to prevent identity theft.
Adjective: The mother bear was fiercely protective of her cubs, keeping a close watch on them.
Adverb: He held the child protectively as they crossed the busy street.

SADNESS / SADDEN / SAD / SADLY

Noun: His eyes reflected deep sadness after hearing the news of his friend’s passing.
Verb: The loss of his beloved pet deeply saddened
Adjective: It was a sad movie that left everyone in tears by the end.
Adverb: She shook her head sadly when she heard about the accident.

SECURITY / SECURE / SECURE / SECURELY

Noun: The company invested heavily in improvements to its data security.
Verb: Please secure the doors before leaving the building to prevent unauthorized access.
Adjective: The safe is a secure place to store valuable documents.
Adverb: The package was securely wrapped to ensure it wouldn’t get damaged during shipping.

SIGNIFICANCE / SIGNIFY / SIGNIFICANT / SIGNIFICANTLY

Noun: The discovery of the ancient artifact held great significance for archaeologists studying the region’s history.
Verb: Her gesture of handing him the key signified their commitment to each other.
Adjective: There has been a significant increase in the number of visitors to the museum since the new exhibit opened.
Adverb: The new policy has significantly improved employee satisfaction within the company.

STRENGTH / STRENGTHEN / STRONG / STRONGLY

Noun: The strength of their friendship was evident in how they supported each other through difficult times.
Verb: Regular exercise can help strengthen your muscles and improve overall health.
Adjective: She has a strong personality that commands respect from everyone around her.
Adverb: He strongly believes in the importance of education as a tool for social change.

SUCCESS / SUCCEED / SUCCESSFUL / SUCCESSFULLY

Noun: His hard work and dedication led to great success in his career.
Verb: With determination and perseverance, she managed to succeed in completing her degree.
Adjective: The company launched a successful marketing campaign that boosted sales.
Adverb: The climbers successfully reached the summit of the mountain.

UNDERSTANDING / UNDERSTAND / UNDERSTANDABLE / UNDERSTANDABLY

Noun: Their understanding of each other’s perspectives helped resolve the conflict peacefully.
Verb: After reading the instructions carefully, she began to understand how to assemble the furniture.
Adjective: It’s understandable that she was upset after hearing the news about her job.
Adverb: He was understandably nervous before his first solo performance on stage.

SPEED / SPEED / SPEEDY / SPEEDILY

Noun: The car was traveling at a high speed when it collided with the barrier.
Verb: He sped through the traffic to make it to the airport on time.
Adjective: The courier service guarantees speedy delivery of packages within 24 hours.
Adverb: The paramedics responded to the emergency call speedily, arriving at the scene within minutes.

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