Nouns ending in –ment:
enjoyment
process of feeling pleasure in something
Don’t tell me the ending! That will spoil my enjoyment of the film.
replacement
someone or something that takes the place or does the job of another
Our new TV didn’t work so they sent a replacement.
Other nouns ending in –ment:
announcement
disappointment
excitement
Nouns ending in –ence:
absence
the state of not being there
There has been high staff absence this last week due to flu.
confidence
the belief in your own or someone else’s abilities
I have complete confidence that you will do a great job.
independence
the state of being free of control by someone or something else
Teenagers like to have jobs so they can have some financial independence from their parents.
patience
the ability to wait or do something for a long time without getting annoyed
My parents have a lot of patience. They don’t mind queuing for hours to get tickets to their favourite shows.
Other nouns ending in –ence:
difference
silence
Nouns ending in –ance:
performance
guidance
insurance
assistance
dominance
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