How Do Suffixes Change the Meaning of a Word?

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'homeless' means 'without a home'.

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What does the suffix '-ment' indicate in a word?

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The suffix '-ment' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, 'achievement' means the result of achieving.

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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 '-ness' signify?

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The suffix '-ness' signifies a state or quality. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the suffix '-cian' indicate?

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The suffix '-cian' indicates a person who practices or is skilled in a certain field. For example, 'musician' means a person skilled in music.

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' means 'in a certain way'. For example, 'safely' means 'in a safe way'.

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What does the suffix '-able' indicate?

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The suffix '-able' indicates something that can be done. For example, 'happiable' would mean 'able to be happy'.

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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The suffix '-tion' signifies the action or condition of a verb. For example, 'creation' means the act of creating.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' means 'one who does'. For example, 'teacher' means 'one who teaches'.

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What does the suffix '-ist' indicate?

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The suffix '-ist' indicates a person who practices or is concerned with something. For example, 'artist' means a person who creates art.