Words with -ful

Key Notes:-

What does ‘-ful’ mean?

The suffix ‘-ful’ means full of. When added to the end of a word (a root word), it turns that word into an adjective, describing something as being full of the quality of the root word. Think of it like adding ‘filled with’.

Examples

Let’s look at some examples to understand how ‘-ful’ changes the meaning of words:

  • Help (verb/noun): To give assistance; assistance given.
  • Helpful (adjective): Full of help; willing to help.
  • Example Sentence: A helpful friend assisted with the project.
  • Joy (noun): A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
  • Joyful (adjective): Full of joy; feeling or expressing joy.
  • Example Sentence: The children were joyful on Christmas morning.
  • Care (noun/verb): Serious attention or consideration applied in doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk.
  • Careful (adjective): Full of care; cautious; attentive to detail.
  • Example Sentence: Be careful when crossing the street.
  • Wonder (noun/verb): A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
  • Wonderful (adjective): Full of wonder; inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous.
  • Example Sentence: We had a wonderful time at the park.
  • Power (noun): The ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality.
  • Powerful (adjective): Full of power; having great power or strength.
  • Example Sentence: The powerful engine roared to life.
  • Use (verb/noun): Employ something for a purpose; a purpose for or a way in which something can be used.
  • Useful (adjective): Full of use; capable of being used advantageously; helpful.
  • Example Sentence: A hammer is a useful tool.
Practice

Now, let’s try creating our own words with ‘-ful’!

Instructions: Add ‘-ful’ to the following words and then write a sentence using the new word.

  1. Beauty
  2. Fear
  3. Pain
  4. Thank
  5. Taste
Important Note

When adding ‘-ful’ to a word ending in ‘y’, sometimes the ‘y’ changes to ‘i’. For example:

  • Duty becomes dutiful.
  • Beauty becomes beautiful.

Summary

The suffix ‘-ful’ means ‘full of’ and transforms words into adjectives. By understanding this, we can expand our vocabulary and improve our reading and writing skills. Keep practicing and exploring new words!

List of Words with -ful

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