| 後綴 | 示例 |
| -or/-er (從事某種職業的人,名詞後綴) | actor,visitor,director,singer,runner,worker,driver |
| -ist (人,名詞後綴) | artist,scientist,tourist,terrorist |
| -ese (名族,語言,名詞後綴) | Chinese,Japanese |
| - tion (表示動作,狀態,名詞後綴) | invitation,attraction,population,pronunciation |
| - ful (充滿,形容詞後綴) | successful,beautiful,colorful,wonderful |
| - y (表性質,形容詞後綴) | funny,healthy,cloudy,windy |
| - ing (形容詞後綴) | boring,exciting,interesting,outstanding |
| - ed (形容詞後綴) | surprised,balanced,relaxed,talented |
| - al (……的,形容詞後綴) | traditional,international,natural |
| - able (能夠,形容詞後綴) | comfortable,unforgettable |
| - less (沒有,無,形容詞後綴) | homeless,helpless,careless |
| - ly (副詞或形容詞後綴) | really,usually,finally,friendly |