Study the word list: Nouns ending in -ant

In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter a. There are many words ending in -ant. Here are just a few.

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accountant	I have an accountant to do my tax forms.
applicant	The course needed one more applicant.
assistant	The shop assistant was unhelpful and rude.
attendant	When I entered the store, I was greeted by an attendant.
consultant	I decided to see a consultant.
defendant	The defendant pleaded not guilty.
deodorant	Deodorant keeps you smelling fresh!
descendant	Some think that man is the descendant of apes.
disinfectant	Mum used disinfectant to clean the bathroom.
elephant	Young elephants are called calves.
entrant	Emily was the first entrant in the competition.
inhabitant	The island only had one inhabitant.
occupant	The next-door house has a new occupant.
restaurant	We all love to go to the restaurant. *
sergeant	The sergeant barked orders at the new recruits. *
stimulant	Drugs that speed up the brain and make you more alert are known as stimulants. *
tenant	The tenant hadn't paid his rent yet.
tyrant	The powerful leader was a tyrant.