Suffixes -able, -ible

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What does the suffix -able mean?

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The suffix -able means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'. It is used to form adjectives that describe something that can be done.

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What does the suffix -ible mean?

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The suffix -ible means 'capable of' or 'able to be'. It is used to form adjectives that describe something that can be done or is possible.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -able?

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An example of a word with the suffix -able is 'readable', which means 'capable of being read'.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix -ible?

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An example of a word with the suffix -ible is 'visible', which means 'able to be seen'.

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What does the word 'digestible' mean?

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The word 'digestible' means 'capable of being digested'.

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What does the word 'noticeable' mean?

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The word 'noticeable' means 'easy to see or recognize'.

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What does the word 'forcible' mean?

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The word 'forcible' means 'effected by force; happening or done against someone's wishes'.

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What does the word 'perishable' mean?

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The word 'perishable' means 'used to describe products, especially food, that decay or spoil quickly'.

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What does the word 'available' mean?

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The word 'available' means 'free and able to do something at a particular time'.

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Can you give an example of a perishable item?

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An example of a perishable item is milk, which can spoil quickly.