In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter e. These are just a few of the many words ending in -ence.
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absence |
I didn't do much work during my absence.
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adolescence |
I was often tired during my adolescence.
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affluence |
Affluence does not necessarily lead to a happier life.
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competence |
This course will improve your competence in spelling.
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confidence |
She spoke to the teacher in confidence.
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convenience |
We can arrange a meeting at your convenience.
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dependence |
The military has a dependence on discipline.
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diligence |
The negotiations required good diligence.
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evidence |
Some new circumstantial evidence proved the defendant guilty.
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excellence |
The pupil was praised for his academic excellence.
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existence |
Ecosystems are groups of living things that support the existence of each other.
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incidence |
The incidence of crime in the area was high.
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lenience |
The judged showed lenience to the offender.
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magnificence |
The magnificence of the mountains is inspiring.
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obedience |
After a while, their new dog started to show obedience.
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opulence |
The king lived in opulence.
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patience |
She shows no patience with her staff.
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persistence |
Through the persistence of his efforts he achieved his goal.
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presence |
Malignancy is the presence of a cancerous tumour.
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reverence |
The captain was held in reverence by the team.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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