A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word or root (i.e., a base form), serving to form a new word.
Let’s look at some of the most commonly used suffixes and the meaning they impart…
(1) -able – gives the meaning is /can be
Some able words are Comfortable, Learnable, Walkable,Perishable …
(2) -ar, -er, -or – gives the meaning One who
Some ar, er, or words are Beggar, liar, Doctor, Actor….
(3) -en -gives the meaning To
Some en words are Strengthen, Fasten, Lengthen, Weaken…
(4) -er – gives the meaning more
Some er words are Smarter, Closer, Lighter, Quicker ..
(5) -ish – gives the meaning relating to
Some ish words are Childish, Bookish, Selfish..
(6) -ful – gives the meaning full of
Some ful words are Joyful, Cheerful, Colourful, Careful….
(7) -less – gives the meaning without
Some less words are Tireless, Joyless, Tireless, Ageless….
(8) -like – gives the meaning resembling
Some mis words are Lifelike, Childlike, Homelike….
(9) -ship – gives the meaning State or quality of
Some ship words are Friendship, Hardship, Citizenship, Internship…
(10) -ly -gives the meaning resembling
Some mid words are Fatherly, Motherly, Scholarly, Sisterly…
