1. Words Ending in -ure:
The -ure suffix often forms nouns that refer to a state, condition, or action. These words often derive from Latin, where the suffix typically referred to something related to a process or result.
- Adventure
- Capture
- Picture
- Structure
- Failure
- Exposure
2. Words Ending in -ant:
The –ant suffix typically forms adjectives or nouns. When used as a noun, it often refers to a person or thing that performs an action or is associated with a certain quality or condition. It can also indicate a present participle in the form of adjectives.
- Important
- Vacant
- Defiant
- Distant
- Elegant
- Accountant
3. Words Ending in -don:
The –don suffix is less common than the others but typically forms nouns that often refer to a place or thing related to a particular action or concept. The origin of this suffix is often linked to old English or French words.
- London
- Maidon (an archaic word, sometimes used for a maid or young woman)
- Pandon (a rare or archaic word, sometimes used as a surname or place name)
Words with Similar Features:
The common feature in these word endings (-ure, -ant, and -don) could be seen in the sense of action or condition they can represent, as well as their tendency to form nouns in many cases.
For example:
- Adventure (noun) and Accountant (noun) both describe roles or states.
- Capture (noun) and Distant (adjective) both describe conditions or actions.
In terms of matching words with shared meanings, it’s trickier because the -ure, -ant, and -don suffixes serve different grammatical purposes and don’t typically overlap in meaning across the three suffixes. But the key commonality is that all these suffixes are used to form nouns that describe states, actions, or roles (in the case of -ant as a noun) or characteristics.