If the /m nt/ ending is a suffix, it is always spelled with the letter e: -ment. There are many words ending in -ment. Here are just a few.
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payment |
Bob regretfully couldn't make the payment.
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agreement |
The whole family was in agreement.
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investment |
He made a large investment in the company.
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engagement |
The couple celebrated their engagement.
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government |
The government cuts will affect everyone.
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achievement |
The win was a great achievement.
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adjustment |
There was an adjustment in today's schedule.
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advertisement |
I saw an advertisement for a new drink.
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amazement |
To my amazement, he arrived on time.
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amusement |
To my amusement, my friend burst out laughing.
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nourishment |
A plant needs the correct nourishment to grow.
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punishment |
The judge handed out a harsh punishment to the criminal.
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encouragement |
Her family gave her encouragement to succeed.
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development |
Development of new business is vital to an economy.
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replacement |
The bicycle needed a replacement wheel.
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entertainment |
Reading, sports and games are all forms of entertainment.
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management |
The company was now under new management.
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excitement |
The football commentator yelled in excitement.
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commitment |
Playing in a team requires commitment.
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improvement |
I saw a noticeable improvement in the Year 6 spelling scores.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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