prefix pre-

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What does the term 'precede' mean?

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To come before something else in time, order, or position.

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What is the meaning of 'preapprove'?

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To give approval in advance, often used in contexts like spending or decisions.

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Define 'prevent'.

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To stop something from happening before it occurs.

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What does 'predict' mean?

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To say what will happen in the future based on current knowledge or evidence.

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What is a 'prefix'?

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A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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Can you give an example of a prefix and its meaning?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not', as in 'unhappy'.

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What is the role of prefixes in word formation?

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Prefixes modify the meaning of the root word, often indicating negation, time, or location.

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How does the prefix 'pre-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before', indicating something that occurs prior to another event.

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What is the difference between 'predict' and 'forecast'?

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'Predict' is a general term for stating what will happen, while 'forecast' often refers to predictions based on data, especially in weather.

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What is an example of a word that uses the prefix 'pre-'?

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'Prehistoric', meaning before recorded history.