Understanding Prefixes for Kids

Front

Prefix: un-

Back

Meaning: not (e.g., unhappy)

Front

Prefix: re-

Back

Meaning: again (e.g., redo)

Front

Prefix: pre-

Back

Meaning: before (e.g., preview)

Front

Prefix: dis-

Back

Meaning: opposite of (e.g., disagree)

Front

Prefix: mis-

Back

Meaning: wrongly (e.g., misplace)

Front

Prefix: non-

Back

Meaning: not (e.g., nonstop)

Front

Prefix: over-

Back

Meaning: too much (e.g., overcook)

Front

Prefix: sub-

Back

Meaning: under (e.g., submarine)

Front

Prefix: inter-

Back

Meaning: between (e.g., interact)

Front

Prefix: super-

Back

Meaning: above (e.g., superman)