What words have the suffix some?

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What words have the suffix some?

handsome

  • handsome.
  • gruesome.
  • fearsome.
  • tiresome.
  • foursome.
  • lonesome.
  • liposome.
  • ribosome.

Is the suffix some an adjective?

The suffix -some has one of three functions. The most common function, the adjectival one, helps us enrich our vocabulary, and in some cases (especially when -some is attached to a heretofore unacquainted noun to create a nonce word) provides a whimsical or otherwise humorous tone.

What is an example of an adjective suffix?

Commonly used adjective suffixes include -able and -ous….Commonly used adjective suffixes.

Suffixes forming adjectives Meaning Examples
-less Without Homeless, worthless, hopeless, effortless, meaningless, useless

What are some words that start with some?

somebody.

  • somedeal.
  • someones.
  • somerset.
  • sometime.
  • someways.
  • somewhat.
  • somewhen.

    • What’s the meaning of the suffix some?

    -some. adjective suffix. Definition of -some (Entry 4 of 6) : characterized by a (specified) thing, quality, state, or action awesome burdensome cuddlesome. -some.

    How do you use some as an adjective?

    Adjective Can I have some water? She had some interest in the job. I have some money left, but not much. I hope I’ve been of some help.

    How do you use the word some in a sentence?

    How to Use SOME in English

    1. We generally use ‘some’ and words that start with ‘some’ (someone, somebody, etc.)
    2. “There is someone at the door.”
    3. “He has some interesting stories.”
    4. We use ‘some’ when we don’t care about the quantity or the amount.
    5. “There’s some spaghetti sauce on your face.”

    What are some words for cool?

    synonyms for cool

    • chilly.
    • frigid.
    • frosty.
    • refreshing.
    • air-conditioned.
    • arctic.
    • biting.
    • chill.

    What are some examples of adjectives?

    “Old,” “green,” and “cheerful” are examples of adjectives. (It might be useful to think of adjectives as “describing words.”) Here are some examples of adjectives in sentences: John is a tall man.

    What is an example of some?

    For example: I have some money / I don’t have any money. I put some jam in the sandwich / I didn’t put any jam in the sandwich.

    What are the common suffixes?

    If God want ed us to bend over,he’d put diamonds on the floor. (Comedian Joan Rivers)

  • If I could read while I was driv ing,shower ing,socializ ing or sleep ing,I would do it. (American author Elizabeth Gilbert)
  • A wise person decides slow ly but abides by these decisions. (Tennis player Arthur Ashe)
  • Vice s are often habit s rather than passion s.

    • What are all the suffixes?

    “-able”. Possible; capable of; suitable for.

  • “-al”. Having the characteristics of or relating to.
  • “-en”. Made of or resembling.
  • “-ful”. Full of; characterized by.
  • “-ible”. Possible; capable of; suitable for.
  • “-ic”. Having the characteristics of or relating to.
  • “-ical”. Having the characteristics of or relating to.
  • “-ish”.
  • “-less”.
  • “-ly”.

    • What are some words with suffixes?

    What are some words with suffixes? Noun Suffixes -eer Meaning: engaged in something, associated with something Examples: auctioneer, volunteer, engineer, profiteer -er Meaning: someone who performs an action Examples: helper, teacher, preacher, dancer -ion Meaning: the action or process of Examples: celebration, opinion, decision, revision

    What words have both a prefix and a suffix?

    – Recreation (re + create + tion) – Presentation (pre + sent + tion) – Unacceptable (un + accept + able) – Indestructible (in + destruct + ible) – Thermoelectricity (thermo + electric + ity) – Unimportant (un + import + ant)