Suffix –phile Hello, English learners! Today, we will explore an interesting suffix –phile. You might have seen it in words like bibliophile or audiophile, but what does it actually mean? What does “–phile” mean? The suffix –phile comes from the Greek word philos, meaning loving or fond of. When you Read more
Adjective Suffixes in English Hello English learners! Have you ever noticed how adding a little suffix to a word can completely change its meaning? In English, adjective suffixes are powerful tools that transform nouns and verbs into descriptive words. By mastering them, you’ll not only expand your vocabulary but also Read more
Suffix -HOOD in English (Meaning, Examples & Usage) | B2–C1 Hello English learners! Today, we will explore the suffix –hood, a common ending in English used to describe states, periods of life, roles, relationships, and conditions. Understanding –hood will help you recognise meanings more easily, expand your vocabulary, and sound more Read more
Prefix super- in English (Meaning, Examples & Usage) Hello, English learners. Welcome to a new lesson! Today, we’re exploring the prefix super-, a powerful and productive prefix in English. What does super- mean? The prefix super- comes from Latin and generally means: above beyond extremely more than usual It is Read more
Prefix over- (Meanings, Uses, and 30 Common Words) Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson! Today, we are looking at 30 useful words formed with the prefix over-, along with clear meanings and natural example sentences. The prefix over- comes from Old English and is extremely productive in modern Read more
Suffixes in English (Noun, Adjective, Verb & Adverb Suffixes Explained) Hello English learners 👋 Welcome to a new lesson. Suffixes are small endings added to words, but they make a big difference. They help you expand your vocabulary quickly, recognise word families in reading and listening, form words accurately in Read more
28 Adjectives Ending in -SOME Hello, English learners! 👋 Welcome to a new lesson. The suffix -some is used to form adjectives that describe a quality, feeling, or effect. Very often, adjectives ending in -some describe how something makes people feel or what kind of impression it creates. Many of these Read more