In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter e. There are many words ending in -ent. Here are just a few.
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accident |
I was given counselling after the accident.
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agent |
Bond is a fictional secret agent.
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client |
The businessman went to meet a client.
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component |
They lost a vital component of the machine.
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consignment |
A consignment of goods was sent from the factory.
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continent |
Africa is a very large continent.
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crescent |
The moon was in the shape of a crescent.
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detergent |
Detergent is often sprayed onto oil spills.
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deterrent |
An alarm system can be a good deterrent.
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document |
The document is not valid without a signature.
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equivalent |
Six tens is the equivalent of twenty threes.
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incident |
A large crowd gathered at the scene of the incident.
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monument |
The ancient monument is popular with tourists.
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opponent |
I should beat my next opponent easily.
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orient |
She travelled on the orient express.
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parent |
A child who has lost both parents is an orphan.
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parliament |
Politicians debate important issues in parliament.
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patient |
The clinician tried to diagnose the patient.
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rodent |
Rats, mice, squirrels and beavers are rodents.
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talent |
The footballer had natural talent.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
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