Words with -able and -ible

✍️ Words with -able and -ible

The endings -able and -ible are suffixes. They mean “can be” or “able to be done.” These endings are often added to verbs to form adjectives.

⭐ Simple Rule

• -able is usually added to a complete word

• -ible is often added to a word that changes spelling

📘 Examples

-able words

• Read → Readable (can be read)

• Enjoy → Enjoyable (can be enjoyed)

• Wash → Washable (can be washed)

-ible words

• Access → Accessible (can be accessed)

• Sense → Sensible (can be understood)

• Divide → Divisible (can be divided)

🧠 Tip to Remember

If you’re not sure which one to use, try -able first — it’s more common!

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