Suffix -ness

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate when added to a word?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality of the root word, turning adjectives into nouns.

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What is the meaning of 'coldness'?

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Coldness refers to the state of being cold.

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What is the meaning of 'loudness'?

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Loudness refers to the quality or state of being loud.

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What does 'emptiness' mean?

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Emptiness refers to the state of being empty.

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What is the meaning of 'steadiness'?

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Steadiness refers to the quality of being steady or stable.

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What does 'crispness' mean?

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Crispness refers to the quality of being crisp, fresh, and clear.

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Give an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ness'.

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Happiness is an example, meaning the state of being happy.

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How does the suffix '-ness' change the word 'kind'?

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It changes 'kind' to 'kindness', meaning the quality of being kind.

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What is the opposite of 'darkness'?

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The opposite of darkness is brightness.

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What does 'sickness' mean?

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Sickness refers to the state of being ill or unwell.