Section 1
The Root 'loc' - Meaning 'Place'
Let's start by looking at a group of words that all share a common root, loc, which means 'place.' Understanding this root helps you see how these words are all connected to where things are!
Key Words
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| local (adj.) | Having to do with a particular place, especially close to where a person lives; Describing a train or bus that makes most stops along its route |
| location (n.) | The place where something is |
| locomotion (n.) | The act of moving from place to place, travel; The ability to move from place to place |
| relocate (v.) | To move from one place of living, or doing business, to another |
📝Example Usage:
- We always try to buy our vegetables from the local farmers' market to support people living in our town.
- The pirate map showed the exact location of the buried treasure with a big red "X".
- Before cars were invented, horses and steam trains were the main forms of locomotion.
- After he got a new job in California, the entire family had to relocate from New York to the West Coast.