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-ful is a suffix in helpful.
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
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Suffixes can change a word from noun to adjective.
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Practice 1
What does suffix mean?
Suffix means a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to suffix?
Ending word part is close in meaning to suffix in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for suffix?
Prefix contrasts with suffix in this context.
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suf · iks · strongest beat: suf
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Partnoun.
MeaningSuffix means a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
ExampleExample: -ful is a suffix in helpful.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- suf · iks
- Strongest beat
- suf
- Ending
- iks
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on suf.
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Synonyms
Words like Suffix
ending word partA plain-language definition.
end affixA formal but useful term.
Antonyms
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Word family
Suffix word family
Base word
suffix
noun
suffixes
More than one suffix.
adjective
suffixed
Having a suffix added.
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Student support
Understand Suffix
Hint for students
a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
Common mix-up
Suffix is not the same as prefix. Suffix means a suffix is an ending word part added to a word.
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Read this model sentence: Suffixes can change a word from noun to adjective. Clue words: word, suffixes, change. Underline clue words that show why suffix fits instead of prefix. Now write one new sentence that shows suffix without using the word suffix. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show suffix?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Suffixes can change a word from noun to adjective." Why does suffix fit better than prefix?
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