What does -et mean?
-et means Used to form diminutives, loosely construed..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · suffix
Used to form diminutives, loosely construed..
fidge + -et → fidget
jig + -et → jigget
rick + -et → ricket
Use -et when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
-et means Used to form diminutives, loosely construed..
Common synonyms include -cule, -ee, -el, -ette.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
fidge + -et → fidget
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