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 or function.

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What does the suffix -ize mean?

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The suffix -ize means 'to make' or 'to become.' For example, 'capitalize' means to make capital.

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What does the suffix -ian indicate?

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The suffix -ian indicates 'someone who is involved in' a particular field or profession, such as 'electrician'.

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What does the suffix -ly mean?

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The suffix -ly is used to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner of an action, such as 'silently' from 'silent'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'apologize'?

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The suffix in 'apologize' is -ize.

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What is the suffix in the word 'musician'?

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The suffix in 'musician' is -ian.

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Which suffix means 'full of'?

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The suffix -ful means 'full of,' as in 'joyful'.

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What does the suffix -ment indicate?

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The suffix -ment indicates the action or result of a verb, such as 'enjoyment' from 'enjoy'.

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What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

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The suffix in 'happiness' is -ness.

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er indicates a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' from 'teach'.