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-ant

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Suffix
-ant

  1. Used to form nouns from verbs, indicating a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.
    The assistant helped with the project. (assist + ant)
    The applicant is waiting for a response. (apply + ant)
  2. Used to form adjectives from verbs, indicating a characteristic or quality.
    The medicine had a stimulant effect. (stimulate + ant)