Suffixes and Their Meanings

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A suffix is one or more letters added to the end of a root or base word.

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It changes the word’s meaning.

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Knowing the meaning of a suffix helps you figure out unfamiliar words.

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The suffix -ly

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Means “in a certain way.” Words with this suffix are adverbs.

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The suffix -y

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Means “like” or “full of.” Words with this suffix are adjectives.

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The suffix -ful

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Means “full of.” Words with this suffix are adjectives.

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The suffix -less

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Means “without.” Words with this suffix are adjectives.