Gerund Word Explorer
Suffix

-able/-ible (can be)

-able, -ible

Can be done; able to be.

This small charger is portable, so Sana carries it everywhere.

Readable

Easy or possible to read.

Fatima's handwriting is neat and readable.

Visible

Able to be seen.

The stars were clearly visible from the village.

Remember: -able is far more common, often after a whole word (readable, washable). -ible often follows a part-word (visible, terrible). Not a perfect rule; check doubtful ones.

Short lessonSuffixesA suffix is a small part added to the end of a word to make a new word.

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