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
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 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
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
The Suffix -WORTHY in English (Meaning, Use & Examples) Hello English learners, and welcome to a new lesson. Today, we’re looking at the suffix -worthy, a useful word-building element that helps you describe what deserves attention, praise, trust, or recognition. Understanding suffixes like -worthy will help you expand your vocabulary Read more
Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. We will look at past participle adjectives using the prefix ill-.
The Suffix -ward in English: Direction and Movement Explained (B2–C1) Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. In English, we often use the suffix -ward (and its British variant -wards) to form words that express direction, movement, or orientation. These words are extremely common in both everyday English and Read more