Now, let's look at the adjective ending - less.
When we add - less to a word, it means "without".
"shiftless" - without shifting, without moving, usually means "lazy", "faceless" - without a face.
What do you think "sleepless" means? How about "friendless" "homeless?"
Let's have fun with "less"
Fill in the blanks with a word from the list.
painless
sleepless
topless
1. I've had three _______ nights in a row. I guess I need some sleeping pills.
2. It is illegal for a woman to be _________ on most beaches.
3. Don't worry. The operation will be _________ .
We'll give you anesthesia.
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