Learning English Vocabulary Suffixes –free and -less
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Aug 18, 2025 Discover the fascinating world of suffixes as the discussion dives into -free and -less. Learn how these endings transform words to indicate absence, like smokeless and jobless. Explore their social implications and how they shape language. Enjoy practical examples and a fun quiz to test your knowledge. Plus, pick up valuable tips to enhance your vocabulary through everyday conversations!
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Meaning And Use Of -less
- The suffix -less means "without" and turns nouns into adjectives like smokeless and harmless.
- Hosts show how adding -less changes meaning and forms group nouns with "the" (the homeless, the jobless).
Meaning And Use Of -free
- The suffix -free means there is none of that noun or it's not allowed, as in car-free and smoke-free.
- -free often implies prohibition as well as absence in public spaces and policies.
Neil's Contactless Card Commute
- Neil had a bad commute when his contactless card failed and he had to walk to work.
- Catherine shrugged that the walk "won't do you any harm," framing it as beneficial exercise.