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When you add -or to a word what does it become?

Adding "-or" to a word generally turns it into a noun that refers to:

* A person who does something:

* Actor: A person who acts in plays or movies.

* Editor: A person who edits text or images.

* Instructor: A person who teaches.

* Something that does something:

* Generator: A machine that produces electricity.

* Motor: A machine that provides motion.

* Compressor: A machine that compresses air or gas.

* A state or condition:

* Terror: A state of intense fear.

* Humor: A state of amusement.

* Color: A state of being colored.

However, "-or" can also form other words depending on the context:

* Adjectives: Superior (better), inferior (worse)

* Prepositions: Before, after

So, it's important to look at the specific word and the context to understand what it becomes when "-or" is added.

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