Suffixes change the word's grammatical function from "summary" of English Vocabulary Elements by Keith Denning,Brett Kessler,William R. Leben,William Ronald Leben
Suffixes play a crucial role in changing the function of a word within a sentence. By adding a suffix to a base word, we can alter its grammatical function, turning a noun into a verb, an adjective into an adverb, and so on. This transformation is a powerful tool in English vocabulary, allowing for greater flexibility and precision in communication.
For example, consider the base word "soft." By adding the suffix "-en," we can create the verb "soften," which indicates the action of making something soft. In this case, the suffix "-en" changes the adjective "soft" into a verb, demonstrating how suffixes can modify the grammatical function of a word.
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