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Suffix
see synonyms of suffixNoun
Verb
2. suffix
attach a suffix to
Example Sentences:'suffix words'
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Suffix
see synonyms of suffixnoun (ˈsʌfɪks
)
1. grammar
an affix that follows the stem to which it is attached, as for example -s and -ness in dogs and softness
Compare prefix (sense 1)2.
anything that is added at the end of something else
verb (ˈsʌfɪks
, səˈfɪks
)
3. (transitive) grammar
to add (a morpheme) as a suffix to the end of a word
4. (transitive)
to add (something) at the end of a sentence, comment, or piece of writing
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Suffix
see synonyms of suffix noun
1.
a letter, syllable, or group of syllables added at the end of a word or word base to change its meaning, give it grammatical function, or form a new word (Ex.: -ish in smallish, -ed in walked, -ness in darkness)
2.
anything added to the end of something else
verb transitive
3.
to add as a suffix
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Suffix
see synonyms of suffixn.
An affix added to the end of a word or stem, serving to form a new word or functioning as an inflectional ending, such as -ness in gentleness, -ing in walking, or -s in sits.
tr.v. suf·fixed, suf·fix·ing, suf·fix·es
To add as a suffix.
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