Simple meaning
What does Suffix mean?
a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
Dictionary definition
A word part added to the end of a base word to change meaning or grammar use.
Example sentences
Suffix in a sentence
easy
-ful is a suffix in helpful.
medium
Suffixes can change a word from noun to adjective.
hard
Recognizing suffixes helps readers decode unfamiliar words.
Synonyms
Words like Suffix
ending word partA plain-language definition.
end affixA formal but useful term.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Suffix word family
Base word
suffix
noun
suffixes
More than one suffix.
adjective
suffixed
Having a suffix added.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a suffix?
suffix means a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
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