Gerund Word Explorer
Suffix

-er/-or (a person who)

-er, -or

A person or thing that does something.

The visitor gave the teacher a basket of mangoes.

Teacher

A person who teaches.

Our English teacher reads a story every Friday.

Actor

A person who acts in plays or films.

Arjun wants to be an actor in Malayalam films.

Remember: No sure rule: -er is more common (singer, player). Learn the -or ones by heart: doctor, actor, visitor, inventor, sailor, author.

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

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