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Suffixes
Definitions and examples
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -able -ible | capable of being something |
| -er -ist -or | person who performs an action |
| -en | made of or to make |
| -er | more |
| -ful -ous | full of |
| -ish -like -y | like or resembling something |
| ladylike | like a lady |
| -ly | similar to |
| -less | without |
| -ment -ness -ship -sion -tion | state of being something |
| -s | more than one |
| painless | without pain |
| happiness | state of being happy |
| artist | someone who does art |
| careful | full of care |
| friendship | being a friend |
| dangerous | full of danger |
| toys | more than one toy |
| shorten | to make short |
| likeable | capable of being liked |
| agreement | agreeing with someone |
| tension | state of being tense |
| joyous | full of joy |
| teacher | a person who teaches |