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Where is the suffix in a word


A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word (for example, -ful). If you add the suffix -ful to the base word, help, the word is helpful. A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word or base word (for example, un-).

What is an example of a suffix word?

Some common examples of suffixes include -able, -al, er, est, ful and ible. All of these can be attached to the end of a root word to change it in some way.

Does a suffix go at the front or back of a word?

Prefixes go in front of words. They change the meaning of the root word, but not the part of speech. Suffixes go at the end of words.

Where is the prefix in a word?

The prefix is added in front of the base word (pre- means before) to create a new word with a different meaning. For example, if you add the prefix dis- to the word like, you get dislike—the opposite of like.

Where is the prefix and suffix?

A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word that changes the word's meaning. A suffix is a word part added to the end of a word that changes the word's meaning. Learning the meanings of prefixes and suffixes will help expand your vocabulary, which will help improve your writing.