Suffixes

 A suffix can be added to the end of a word. It changes the meaning of the word.

The suffix -ful means full of.

Colorful means full of color.

The suffix -less means without.

Colorless means without color.

The suffix -able means able to be.

Payable means able to be paid.

The suffix -ment means the action or result of.

Payment means the action or result of paying.

The suffix -ly means in a certain way.

Sadly means in a sad way.

The suffix -ness means the state of being.

Sadness means the state of being sad.