Standard Lemma guide

-ade

suffix · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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suffix

Meaning 1

Used to form nouns denoting action, or a person performing said action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, morpheme, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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suffix

Meaning 2

Indicating a drink made from a given fruit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, morpheme, uncountable

Examples

  • lemonade, limeade, orangeade

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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suffix

Meaning 3

Used to form collectives; see -ad.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish -ado, from Latin -āta, feminine form of -ātus, suffix used to create adjectives and nouns.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: -ada — forms nouns denoting action
  • Greek: -άδα (-áda) — indicates drinks made from a given fruit
  • Interlingua: -ada — indicates drinks made from a given fruit
  • Portuguese: -ada — indicates drinks made from a given fruit