Suffixes, Definition and Examples in English
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Suffixes
A suffix is a letter added to the end of a word to create a new word or to change the function of the original word. It can also be a group of letters. In other words, a suffix is put at the end of a word to change its meaning. For Detailed Suffixes List;
Suffix examples:
-ile: Futile, fragile…
-y: Rainy, funny, dirty, dirty…
-ise, -ize: Publicise, synthesise
Noun Suffixes
All of the empires almost solved the problem of reconciling monarchy and democracy.
Noun suffix examples:
Suffix -acy
Democracy, accuracy, lunacy
Suffix – al
Remedial, denial, trial, criminal
Suffix -ance
Nuisance, ambience, tolerance
Suffix -dom
Freedom, stardom, boredom
Suffix -er, -or
Reader, creator, interpreter, inventor, collaborator, teacher
Suffix -ism
Judaism, scepticism, escapism
Suffix -ist
Geologist, protagonist, sexist, scientist, theorist, communist
Suffix -ity, -ty
Extremity, validity, enormity
Suffix -ment
Enchantment, argument
Suffix -ness
Heaviness, highness, sickness
Suffix -ship
Friendship, hardship, internship
Suffix -sion, -tion
Position, promotion, cohesion, ambition
Verb Suffixes
Sam tries to justify his mistake by pointing out someone else’s mistakes.
Verb suffix examples:
Suffix -ate
Mediate, collaborate, create
Suffix -en
Sharpen, strengthen, loosen
Suffix -ify, -fy
Justify, simplify, magnify, satisfy
Suffix -ise, -ize
Publicise, synthesise, hypnotise
Adjective Suffixes
Some medical practitioners use herbal medicines.
Adjective suffix examples:
Suffix -able, ible
Edible, fallible, incredible, audible
Suffix -al
Fiscal, thermal, herbal, colonial
Suffix -esque
Picturesque, burlesque, grotesque
Suffix -ful
Handful, playful, hopeful, skilful
Suffix -ic, -ical
Psychological, hypocritical, methodical, nonsensical, musical
Suffix -ious, -ous
Pious, jealous, religious, ridiculous
Suffix -ish
Squeamish, sheepish, childish
Suffix -ive
Inquisitive, informative, attentive
Suffix -less
Meaningless, hopeless, homeless
Suffix -y
Dainty, beauty, airy, jealousy
Adverb Suffixes
The music playing softly inside the diner room was perfect.
Adverb suffix examples:
Suffix -ly
Softly, slowly, happily, crazily, madly
Suffix -ward, -wards
Towards, afterwards, backwards, inward
Suffix -wise
Otherwise, likewise, clockwise
