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Words with suffixes -ant, -ent, -eer, -ist, -ian

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1 Words with suffixes -ant, -ent, -eer, -ist, -ian

2 What is a suffix A Suffix: A group of letters placed at the end of a
word to change the meaning.

3 Likable = Adjective; like, easy to like
Likable = Adjective; like, easy to like. Example: Amira is a likable girl. Assistant = Noun; assist, a person who gives help. Example: The office assistant answers the phone.

4 Consultant = Noun; consult, a person who gives advice to others on a particular subject.
Example: I need to ask my consultant about the house that we want to buy.

5 Coolant = Noun; cool, liquid used to remove heat from something.
Example: A car coolant is very important to avoid the over heating of the car engine.

6 Defendant = Noun; defend, a person who is accused in a court of law.
Example: The defendant enters the court room in handcuffs.

7 Radiant = Adjective; radius, shining brightly.
Example: The radiant sun warmed us.

8 Disinfectant = Noun; disinfect, something that kills germs.
Example: Dettol products are excellent disinfectants, they protect us from germs.

9 Ignorant = Adjective, ignore, a person with no education.
Example: An ignorant person always makes the wrong choices in life.

10 Absorbent = Adjective; absorb, something that takes in and holds liquid.
Example: Sponges are good absorbents.

11 Confident= Adjective; confide, sure that something will happen.
Example: I was confident that I will win the race.

12 Different= Adjective; differ, not the same.
Example: This twin look so different from each other.

13 Engineer = Noun; engine, a person who plans systems, machines, buildings,….
Example: The engineers are talking about the building plan.

14 Activist= Noun; active, a person who supports a political idea.
Example: The activists are protesting for the best of the country.

15 Cyclist = Noun; cycle, a person who rides a bicycle.
Example: Now in Egypt, we can see female cyclists everywhere.

16 Motorist = Noun; motor, a person who drives a motorcycle, motorcycle car or car.
Example: The motorist should follow the driving laws.

17 Pianist = Noun; piano, a person who plays the piano.
Example: Omar Khayrat is a famous Egyptian pianist.

18 Typist = Noun; type, a person who writes on a typewriter.
Example: the fastest typist in the world can type 217 words per minute.

19 Comedian = Adjective; comedy, a person who tells jokes or acts in a way that makes people laugh.
Example: Ahmed Helmy is a great Egyptian comedian.

20 Electrician = Adjective; electricity, a person who works on electric wires and machines.
Example: The electrician must be cautious, because his job is very dangerous.

21 librarian = Adjective; library, a person who works in a library.
Example: a librarian can help us find any book we need from the library.

22 Musician = Adjective; music, a person who plays, sings or writes music
Musician = Adjective; music, a person who plays, sings or writes music. Example: Michael Jackson was a unique musician, he wrote his songs, composed them and created his own dances.


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