Definitions

1. noun

The last part of a word, especially a suffix or a consonant cluster, that is pronounced as a single unit.

“The ‘nt’ sound is a common ending in words like ‘want’ and ‘rent’.”

2. prefix

Not, used in various words such as ‘not’, ‘non’, ‘un’, or ‘anti’.

“The word ‘unhappy’ is an example of the ‘nt’ prefix used to convey the opposite meaning of ‘happy’.”

3. abbreviation

A common abbreviation for the word ‘night’, often used in informal contexts.

“I’ll meet you at 9 pm nt for our dinner date.”