suffix (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfɪks/

Definition

A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or function.

Examples

• The word 'quickly' has the suffix '-ly'.

• Adding the suffix '-able' to 'comfort' creates 'comfortable'.

• Many English nouns are formed by adding the suffix '-tion' to verbs.

How to Use suffix

suffix of (prepositional phrase)

Indicates which word or word type a suffix belongs to. — "The suffix of 'happiness' is '-ness'."

add suffix (collocation)

To attach a suffix to a word. — "We can add the suffix '-less' to many nouns to create adjectives."

Synonyms of suffix

Words with a similar meaning to suffix:

• ending
• termination
• adfix

Antonyms of suffix

Words with the opposite meaning to suffix:

• prefix
• root

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