Words With the Suffix LING – Illustrated Sentence Examples
Words With the Suffix LING
The suffix LING is related to something small. This video provides 6 illustrated examples of words with the suffix LING. Each example comprises a picture and an associated sentence example.
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The suffix LING means small, or very small.
It is often used as a gentle term of endearment or fondness.
The clipart shows a baby duck
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Now let’s look at some examples of words with the suffix LING
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DUCKLING
Definition: a baby duck
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The picture shows a row of ducklings following their mother.
Sentence example: Ducklings quickly identify the first thing they see as their mother, called imprinting, and once they start following, they don’t stop!
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SAPLING
Definition: a young tree
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The picture shows a piece of art.
Sentence example: This painting entitled “Larch Sapling” (1908) by Franz Marc, is an example of post-impressionism, where emphasis was put on abstract qualities rather than a close imitation of real life.
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DARLING
Definition: an affectionate term for a beloved person
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The picture shows a solder and his wife hugging.
Sentence example: In an emotional reunion, a marine hugs his darling wife after returning from active duty.
Note: In a military context, “tour of duty” refers to time spent in combat or in a hostile environment.
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UNDERLING
Definition: a person lower in status or rank
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The picture shows a drill sergeant of the Scots Guards giving orders during an inspection of the guard.
Sentence example: Here a drill sergeant barks orders to his underlings.
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FLEDGLING
Definition: 1) a baby bird, 2) a person or organization that is inexperienced or underdeveloped
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The picture shows a little girl drawing on a board.
Sentence example: Here we see a fledgling artist hard at work!
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WORLDLING
Definition: a person mainly concerned with the pleasures of the world or material things
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One picture shows a person stuffing a lot food into their mouth and the other picture shows a man concentrating as he studies.
Sentence example: “The worldling nourishes his body, but the wise man nourishes his mind.”
Quote: The Gospel of Buddha, Compiled from Ancient Records by Paul Carus
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So remember, the suffix LING generally refers to something small, or very small.
It is often but not always used as a gentle term of endearment or fondness.
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Here are two other suffixes to check out:
Words That End With AN – Suffix AN
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Slide 5 – duckling
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Slide 7 – Larch Sapling
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Slide 9 – marine
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Slides 1, 11 – drill sergeant
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Slide 13 – young artist
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Slide 15 – eating
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studying
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