Suffixes er, or, ess, ist

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What does the suffix 'er' mean?

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It indicates a person who performs an action, like 'builder' (one who builds).

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What does the suffix 'or' mean?

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It indicates a person who performs a specific action, like 'actor' (one who acts).

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What does the suffix 'ess' mean?

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It indicates a female person, like 'actress' (a female actor).

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What does the suffix 'ist' mean?

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It indicates a person who specializes in a certain field, like 'guitarist' (one who plays the guitar).

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What is a builder?

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A person who builds things.

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What is a tourist?

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A person who visits new places.

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What is an investigator?

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A person who investigates or looks into something.

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What does swimmer mean?

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Someone who swims.

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What does guitarist mean?

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A person who plays the guitar.

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What does the suffix 'er' indicate in 'teacher'?

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It indicates a person who teaches.