Suffix and Prefix
Suffix A letter or group of letters which we add to the ending of word to change the meaning or function of the word is called Suffix. There are many suffixes used in the English language to create a rich vocabulary. These are described below. Meaning of Suffixes Suffix Meaning Examples -Ly In what manner something is being done. Carefully, Easily, bravely -Ward In a certain direction Backward, afterward -Wise In relation to Otherwise -Ed Past tense version of a verb Walked, called -En Become Soften, fasten -Er Action or process making an adjective comparative Taller, greater, smaller -Ing Present participle of an action Reading, Writting -Ive Quality or nature of Creative, active -Less Without something