-ant

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ənt/

Suffix

Suffix -ant

1. Used to form nouns from verbs, indicating a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

   The assistant helped with the project. (assist + ant)

   The applicant is waiting for a response. (apply + ant)

2. Used to form adjectives from verbs, indicating a characteristic or quality.

   The medicine had a stimulant effect. (stimulate + ant)