Suffix -HOOD
Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. Today, we will look at the words using the suffix -hood.
| Vocabulary word | Meaning | Example sentence |
| Childhood | the period of being a child. | My childhood was filled with wonderful memories of playing outdoors. |
| Adulthood | the stage of being an adult. | Financial independence is one of the biggest challenges of adulthood. |
| Motherhood | the state of being a mother. | She embraced motherhood with love and patience. |
| Fatherhood | the role or condition of being a father. | Fatherhood taught him the value of responsibility. |
| Brotherhood | a group or community bound by shared interests or relationships. | The soldiers developed a strong sense of brotherhood during training. Suffix -HOOD |
| Sisterhood | a close bond between women or a community of sisters. | The club was built on the principles of sisterhood and mutual support. |
| Neighbourhood | a local area where people live. | The neighbourhood was quiet and filled with charming old houses. |
| Priesthood | the position or status of being a priest. | He dedicated his life to the duties of the priesthood. |
| Manhood | the qualities or state of being a man. | In some cultures, certain rituals mark the transition into manhood. |
| Womanhood | the qualities or state of being a woman. | She celebrated the beauty and strength of womanhood in her poetry. |
| Knighthood | the status of being a knight. | He was honoured with knighthood for his contributions to science. |
| Parenthood | the state of being a parent. | Parenthood comes with both joys and challenges. |
| Livelihood | a means of supporting oneself financially. | His livelihood depended on his small business. Suffix -HOOD |
| Falsehood | a lie or untrue statement. | The witness exposed the falsehood in his testimony. |
| Boyhood | the period of being a young boy | He often reminisced about the adventures of his boyhood. |
| Girlhood | the phase of being a young girl. | Her girlhood was spent in a small countryside village. |
| Widowhood | the state of being a widow | Widowhood brought unexpected difficulties, but she remained strong. |
| Bachelorhood | the state of being an unmarried man. | He enjoyed the freedom that came with bachelorhood. |
| Hardhood | courage, boldness, or toughness. | His hardhood helped him endure the toughest conditions. |
| Statehood | The condition of being a state or nation. | The country gained statehood after years of struggle. |
Prefix -HOOD
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1 Comment
Mohammed · 3 May 2025 at 1:12 pm
This is an extraordinary English and we can learn with in short period of time if you develop our vocabulary