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Summary<\/h2>\n
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word to create a new word. The new word is related in meaning to the root word, but is often a different part of speech.<\/div>\n

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In-depth Explanation<\/h2>\n
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Adding a suffix to a word in English will either create a related word or change the word\u2019s function in a sentence. For instance, suffixes can change verbs into nouns, adjectives into adverbs and so on.<\/p>\n

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Noun Suffixes<\/h3>\n

The following are common suffixes added to root words in order\u00a0to<\/strong>\u00a0create nouns<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Suffix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ance \/ -ence<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

relates to an action or process<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

difference
\nimportance
\nperformance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-er \/ -or<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

one who performs an action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

actor
\nbaker
\nteacher<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ion \/ -sion \/ -tion<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

relates to an action or process, or the result of an action or process<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

action
\ndecision
\nopinion<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

one who performs an action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

artist
\ndentist
\ntourist<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

relates to an action or its result<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

excitement
\nimprovement
\npunishment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

state or quality of being<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

happiness
\nloneliness
\nsweetness<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ship<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

state of being; skill<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

friendship
\nleadership
\nmembership<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Here are some examples of how these words are used in context:<\/p>\n

The\u00a0actor\u00a0<\/strong>gave an incredible\u00a0performance<\/strong>\u00a0that captivated the audience.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0importance<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0friendship<\/strong>\u00a0becomes clear during tough times.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0dentist<\/strong>\u00a0explained the\u00a0decision<\/strong>\u00a0to remove the patient\u2019s wisdom tooth.<\/p>\n

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Verb Suffixes<\/h3>\n

The following suffixes can be added to root words in order\u00a0to create verbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Suffix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

do or cause the action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

activate
\ncelebrate
\nmedicate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-en<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

become<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

awaken
\nshorten
\nstrengthen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ify \/ -fy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

do or cause the action<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

clarify
\nsatisfy
\nterrify<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ize*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

make; become<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

apologize
\ncapitalize
\nrealize<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*In British English, this suffix is\u00a0-ise<\/strong>:\u00a0apologise<\/strong>,\u00a0capitalise<\/strong>,\u00a0realise<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of how these words are used in context:<\/p>\n

We plan to\u00a0celebrate<\/strong>\u00a0her birthday with a surprise party this weekend.<\/p>\n

He tried to\u00a0clarify<\/strong>\u00a0his point during the meeting to avoid misunderstandings.<\/p>\n

Reading that book helped me\u00a0realize<\/strong>\u00a0the importance of self-care.<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

Adjective Suffixes<\/h3>\n

The following suffixes can be added to root words\u00a0to create adjectives<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Suffix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-able \/ -ible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

able to be done<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

comfortable
\ndrinkable
\nvisible<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-al<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

relating to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

optional
\npersonal
\nseasonal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ful<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

having the quality of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

beautiful
\nhelpful
\nuseful<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ic \/ -ical<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

relating to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

alphabetical
\nartistic
\neconomic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

having the quality of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

creative
\neffective
\nimaginative<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-less<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

without the quality of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

colorless
\nhopeless
\nuseless<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ous<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

having the quality of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

delicious
\nfamous
\nnervous<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Here are some examples of how these words are used in sentences:<\/p>\n

She felt\u00a0nervous<\/strong>\u00a0before giving her first\u00a0creative<\/strong>\u00a0presentation.<\/p>\n

The instructions were clear and\u00a0helpful<\/strong>, making the process easy and\u00a0effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The list of names was arranged in\u00a0alphabetical<\/strong>\u00a0order to be more\u00a0useful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Adverb Suffixes<\/h3>\n

These suffixes can be added to root words\u00a0to make adverbs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n

Suffix<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ally \/ -ily \/ -ly *<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

in the manner of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

alphabetically
\neasily
\nquietly<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-ward<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

in the direction of<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

backward
\ninward
\nnorthward<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

-wise<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

in relation to<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

clockwise
\nlikewise
\notherwise<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

*Root words that end with\u00a0\u201cic\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0take the suffix\u00a0-ally<\/strong>. Root words that end with\u00a0\u201cy\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0take the suffix\u00a0-ily<\/strong>. Other root words almost always take the suffix\u00a0-ly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here are some example sentences using these adverbs:<\/p>\n

She walked\u00a0quietly<\/strong>\u00a0into the room, hoping not to wake anyone.<\/p>\n

The wind shifted\u00a0northward<\/strong>, bringing colder air from the mountains.<\/p>\n

Turn the key\u00a0clockwise<\/strong>\u00a0to unlock the door.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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