Nouns:
* Person:
* self-made, well-meaning, part-timer, passer-by, first-comer, go-getter
* Place:
* upstate, downtown, out-of-bounds, in-between, off-campus
* Thing:
* check-in, break-in, cut-off, stand-in, give-and-take, make-up
* Action:
* give-and-go, catch-and-release, come-and-go, pick-up-and-go
* Descriptive:
* well-worn, long-haired, dark-skinned, high-powered
Adjectives:
* Compound:
* up-to-date, easy-going, heart-breaking, hard-hitting, user-friendly
* Color:
* pale-blue, dark-green, deep-red, light-brown, bright-yellow
* Descriptive:
* well-known, first-rate, second-hand, long-lasting, short-sleeved
Verbs:
* Action:
* check-in, break-in, drop-off, pick-up, show-off, sign-up
Other:
* Phrases:
* go-to, stand-up, take-off, cut-off, check-out, stand-in, run-away
* Numbers:
* two-thirds, three-fourths, five-hundred, six-year-old
Rules to Remember:
* Hyphenate compound adjectives: They usually come before the noun they modify (e.g., "a well-known author").
* Avoid hyphens with compound adverbs: (e.g., "They ran quickly away." NOT "They ran quickly-away").
* Consult a dictionary: The best way to be sure of the correct spelling is to check a dictionary.
These are just a few examples. There are many more hyphenated compound words!