Suffixes

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

The suffix '-ist' means a person who performs or practices something, such as an artist or a scientist.

The suffix '-less' means without, as in 'hopeless' meaning without hope.

The suffix '-able/ible' means able to be, as in 'readable' meaning able to be read.

The suffix '-er' indicates a person who does something, such as 'teacher' or 'runner'.

A painter is someone who paints, typically as a profession or hobby.

Colorful means full of color.

An example is 'joyful', which means full of joy.

An example is 'enjoyment', which refers to the state of enjoying something.

The suffix '-ly' typically turns an adjective into an adverb, such as 'quick' to 'quickly'.