Suffixes

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What is a suffix?

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

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate someone who performs an action, such as 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of' or 'having the qualities of', as in 'joyful' (full of joy).

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without', as in 'hopeless' (without hope).

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, as in 'happiness' (the state of being happy).

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'able to be' or 'capable of', as in 'readable' (able to be read).

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What is the meaning of 'painter'?

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A painter is someone who paints, especially as a profession.

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What does 'colorful' mean?

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Colorful means full of color or having many colors.

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What does 'homeless' mean?

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Homeless means without a home.

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What is the difference between 'paintable' and 'paintless'?

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'Paintable' means able to be painted, while 'paintless' means without paint.