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The suffix -ness is added to an adjective to form a noun, doubling an "n" ending, and sometimes changing a "y" ending to "i". Modern usage sometimes creates such words even though a suitable noun already exists. Examples : sudden-suddenness, sweet-sweetness, like-likeness, willing-willingness Example Sentences : * "The grapefruit tasted sweet. He was surprised at its sweetness." * "The forest had a strangeness about it." * "The desert's dryness prevented the growth of mold. * "The old wizard displayed craftiness."
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Who can Make a sentence with the word loch?
A loch is a mainly Scottish-used word which basically means a lake or reservoir, e.g. Loch Ness. An example of it in a sentence is... "Let's all go fishing in the Loch, there are loads of fish down there!"
-ness use in a sentence?
Tenderness is a word often used in sentences.
How do you use dark ness in a sentence?
the woods was filled with silence and darkness.
What is a suffix for white?
A suffix for white could be "-ness" or "-ish." An example word with the suffix "-ness" would be "whiteness," and an example word with the suffix "-ish" would be "whitish."
What word is not an adjective in this sentence The endless search for the Loch Ness monster often stirs Scottish interest?
Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in the sentence. Adjectives in "The endless search for the Loch Ness Monster often stirs Scottish interest." are: the, endless, Loch, Ness, and Scottish.
What does the root word ness mean?
ness - a suffix attached to adjectives and participles, which then form abstract nouns, which defines: quality, and state. Example: Darkness, kindness, cloudiness
A Scottish lake?
Fresh water lakes in Scotland are often called Lochs.One of the largest Lochs in Scotland is called Loch Ness.Loch Ness is reputed to be the home of the Loch Ness Monster.
A meaning for the prefix ness?
the meaning is: in the state ofone example is: sickness-in the state of being ill or sick
What is the definition Examples and general sense of a sentence?
An example sentence is a sentence written to show usage of a particular word or phrase. This sentence is an example of an example sentence!
What is an example sentence?
This is an example of a sentence. Happyhot970: A example sentence would have a verb, subject, predicate, and maybe also a noun.
Is rude an adjective?
No,but it can be. Example, ''That is rudeness'', The rule is if the word ends in ''ness'' it can be an adjective.
What is a suffix for the word wrathful?
A possible suffix for the word "wrathful" could be "-ness." For example, "wrathfulness."
