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What does -ous at the end of a word mean?

The suffix "-ous" generally indicates "having the quality of" or "full of".

Here's how it works:

* It's usually added to nouns or adjectives to create adjectives.

* For example: "courage" (noun) becomes "courageous" (adjective).

* "danger" (noun) becomes "dangerous" (adjective).

* It describes a characteristic or quality.

* "A dangerous situation" means a situation full of danger.

* "A courageous act" means an act that shows courage.

Examples:

* Famous: Full of fame

* Humorous: Full of humor

* Nervous: Full of nerves

* Victorious: Full of victory

* Fabulous: Having the quality of being fabulous

Exceptions:

While "-ous" generally indicates "full of" or "having the quality of", there are some words where the meaning is slightly different. For example:

* Gaseous: Refers to a substance in the form of a gas.

* Pitiful: Expressing pity or sympathy.

It's always helpful to check a dictionary if you are unsure of the exact meaning of a word ending in "-ous."

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