A suffix is added to the end of words to create a new words. When a suffix is added to a word, it modifies its meaning. Some common suffixes are:

What Is A Suffix

  • able/ible
  • ious
  • ac/ic
  • al
  • acy
  • ance/ence
  • ess
  • full

Examples of suffixes

  • Free -› freedom
  • Help -› helpful
  • Child -› childhood