Suffixes: less, ly, ness
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helpless |
The sailors were helpless in the stormy weather.
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harmless |
The little dog is harmless, he won't hurt you.
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careless |
If you are careless, you might trip up.
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hopeless |
I am hopeless at doing handstands.
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needless |
Needless to say, they got wet in the rain.
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breathless |
Sophie was breathless after the race.
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sadness |
He was full of sadness because his tortoise ran away.
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awareness |
When playing hockey, it is important to have spatial awareness.
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sickness |
These pills will cure your sickness.
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happiness |
I feel a lot of happiness in the sunshine.
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weakness |
His weakness was shown.
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braveness |
She showed great braveness when she climbed the tree.
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cleanliness |
Cleanliness is very important in a hospital.
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business |
Development of new business is vital to an economy.
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quietly |
She whispered quietly to me what she had bought me.
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lonely |
If you feel lonely make sure to speak to someone.
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wisely |
"Be careful", he wisely said.
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lovely |
My mother makes lovely cakes.
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brightly |
The sun shone brightly all day.
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quickly |
You can run very quickly.
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