Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix 'ly' mean?

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The suffix 'ly' means 'in a certain way'. For example, 'quickly' means 'in a quick way'.

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What does the suffix 'er' mean?

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The suffix 'er' means 'someone who does something'. For example, 'teacher' means 'someone who teaches'.

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What does the suffix 'ful' mean?

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The suffix 'ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joyful' means 'full of joy'.

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What does the suffix 'less' mean?

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The suffix 'less' means 'without'. For example, 'hopeless' means 'without hope'.

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What does the suffix 'able' mean?

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The suffix 'able' means 'can be done'. For example, 'readable' means 'can be read'.

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What does the word 'fearless' mean?

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Fearless means 'without fear'.

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What does the word 'sleepily' mean?

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Sleepily means 'in a sleepy way'.

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What is the meaning of 'sleepless'?

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Sleepless means 'without sleep'.

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What does the word 'tasteful' mean?

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Tasteful means 'full of taste'.