Explore this spelling list: Adjectives ending in -ent. Make the most of these interactive activities and resources to help you learn. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
In these words the weak vowel sound in the final syllable is spelled with the letter e. There are many words ending in -ent. Here are just a few.
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absent |
William was absent during class today.
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absorbent |
This cloth is extremely absorbent.
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adjacent |
They slept in adjacent rooms.
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ancient |
Greece has many ancient ruins.
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apparent |
It became apparent that he wasn't ready for the job.
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competent |
He is a competent pianist.
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confident |
The football manager was confident of winning.
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convenient |
Will it be convenient to call tomorrow?
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decent |
The fish was a decent size so we kept it.
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different |
The paints in the box are different colours.
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efficient |
An efficient machine works well.
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excellent |
The choreography in the show was excellent.
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frequent |
I am frequent visitor to the zoo.
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imminent |
The train departure was imminent.
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obedient |
William was obedient as a child.
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patient |
All the patients escaped from the fire.
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permanent |
I'm hoping my job will be made permanent.
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present |
Linda screamed with delight when she opened the present.
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transparent |
Quartz is a hard transparent mineral.
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violent |
The film censor cut the most violent scene.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence
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Egg Hunt
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The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
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