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What is the suffix for without?

The most common suffix for "without" in English is -less.

Here are some examples:

* Homeless (without a home)

* Hopeless (without hope)

* Jobless (without a job)

* Meaningless (without meaning)

* Powerless (without power)

However, there are other suffixes that can also convey the idea of "without", depending on the context. These include:

* -free (e.g., sugar-free, debt-free)

* -deprived (e.g., sleep-deprived, vitamin-deprived)

* -less (e.g., worthless, priceless)

* -exempt (e.g., tax-exempt, duty-exempt)

* -free (e.g., smoke-free, virus-free)

The choice of suffix will often depend on the specific word and the desired nuance of meaning.

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