Meaning Of The Word Ness

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What's The Definition Of Ness?

-ness
suffix: -ness is added to adjectives to form nouns which often refer to a state or quality. For example, 'sadness' is the state of being sad and ' kindness' is the quality of being kind.

-ness in American English
state, quality, or instance of being
suffix: a native English suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denoting quality and state (and often, by extension, something exemplifying a quality or state)

-ness in British English
suffix forming nouns: indicating state, condition, or quality, or an instance of one of these

Ness in American English
a promontory; headland
Lochlake in NW Scotland: 23 mi (37 km) long
noun: a headland; promontory; cape

ness in British English
noun
noun: a promontory or headland

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