In these words the final syllable sounds like /in/. On the end of a word this sound is often spelled ine.
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engine |
This truck's engine runs on diesel fuel.
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determine |
The amount of sales will determine the profits.
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discipline |
The teacher had a consistent approach to discipline.
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examine |
She asked the doctor to examine her ears.
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famine |
The long drought was followed by famine.
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feminine |
Cynthia is a feminine name of Greek origin.
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genuine |
Are these genuine diamonds?
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imagine |
Eva could imagine swimming in the warm blue sea.
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heroine |
The heroine in the film saved the day.
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masculine |
We heard a masculine voice singing in the other room.
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medicine |
The local chemist will have the right medicine for you.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 31. Word endings:-ture, -tain, ine
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