Study the word list: The suffix -ment
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
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Bob regretfully couldn't make the payment.
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agreement
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The whole family was in agreement.
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investment
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He made a large investment in the company.
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engagement
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The couple celebrated their engagement.
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government
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The government cuts will affect everyone.
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achievement
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The win was a great achievement.
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adjustment
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There was an adjustment in today's schedule.
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advertisement
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I saw an advertisement for a new drink.
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amazement
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To my amazement, he arrived on time.
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amusement
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To my amusement, my friend burst out laughing.
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nourishment
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A plant needs the correct nourishment to grow.
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punishment
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The judge handed out a harsh punishment to the criminal.
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encouragement
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Her family gave her encouragement to succeed.
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development
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Development of new business is vital to an economy.
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replacement
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The bicycle needed a replacement wheel.
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entertainment
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Reading, sports and games are all forms of entertainment.
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management
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The company was now under new management.
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excitement
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The football commentator yelled in excitement.
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commitment
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Playing in a team requires commitment.
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improvement
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I saw a noticeable improvement in the Year 6 spelling scores.
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Learn about these words in Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence