Suffixes

Front

What does the suffix -ate mean? (ex. animate)

Back

become

Front

What does the suffix -ment mean? (ex. disappointment)

Back

act of, result of

Front

What do the suffixes -ify, -fy mean? (ex. magnify)

Back

make or become

Front

What does the suffix -ward mean? (ex. backward)

Back

in the direction of

Front

What does the suffix -ing mean? (ex. running)

Back

present

Front

What does the suffix -less mean? (ex. helpless)

Back

without

Front

What does the suffix -ful mean? (ex. joyful)

Back

full of

Front

What does the suffix -ous mean? (ex. joyous)

Back

full of, having the quality of

Front

What does the suffix -er mean? (ex. teacher)

Back

one who does or performs an action

Front

What does the suffix -est mean? (ex. tallest)

Back

the most or to the highest degree