Suffixes -en and -ic

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What does the suffix -en mean?

Back

to become

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What does the suffix -ic mean?

Back

having the characteristics of

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What does 'dramatic' mean?

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having the characteristics of drama

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What does 'darken' mean?

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to become dark

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What does 'golden' mean?

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having the characteristics of gold

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What does 'flatten' mean?

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to become flat

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -en.

Back

hasten (to become fast)

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -ic.

Back

poetic (having the characteristics of poetry)

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What is the meaning of 'brighten'?

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to become bright

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What is the meaning of 'electric'?

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having the characteristics of electricity