Common Suffixes and Their Meanings

Front

able, ible

Back

is; can be

Front

age

Back

result of an action; collection

Front

al, ial

Back

having characteristics of

Front

an

Back

one having a certain skill; relating/belonging to

Front

ate

Back

to make, have, become

Front

ed

Back

past tense verbs; adjectives

Front

en

Back

made of

Front

ence, ance

Back

act; condition of

Front

ent, ant

Back

an action; condition; causing a specific action

Front

er, or

Back

one who; action or process; more