Suffixes

by Julie Combes

 

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Suffixes:  -er/or

These are some of the most common suffixes made by adding –er or –or to a verb. 

It often refers to occupations, or equipment.

 

Occupations

 

Equipment

actor

baker

builder

cleaner

conductor

dancer

decorator

driver

employer

exterminator

farmer

governor

interviewer

manager

painter

player

runner

singer

skater

speaker

supervisor

swimmer

teacher

trainer

translator

worker

writer

 

air conditioner

boiler

can opener

cleaner

coffee maker

computer

cooker

cooler

dishwasher

drier

heater

lawnmower

lighter

liquidizer

mixer

printer

receiver

recorder

refrigerator

scraper

sweeper

timer

toaster

typewriter

walker

washer

windshield wiper

 

   
   

 

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