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What are endings of verbs called?

Endings of verbs are called suffixes.

Here's why:

* Suffix: A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function.

* Verb endings: Verb endings often indicate tense (present, past, future), person (first, second, third), or number (singular, plural).

For example:

* Walk (present tense, infinitive)

* Walking (present participle)

* Walked (past tense)

* Walks (third-person singular present tense)

* Will walk (future tense)

The endings "-ing", "-ed", "-s", and "will" are all suffixes that change the meaning and function of the verb "walk".

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