Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

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The prefix 'semi-' means 'half' or 'partially.'

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among.'

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What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate in a word?

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The prefix 'dis-' indicates negation or the opposite of something.

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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The prefix 'over-' means 'excessive' or 'too much.'

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What does the prefix 'def-' signify in a word?

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The prefix 'def-' signifies removal or reversal.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-weekly'?

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The suffix '-weekly' refers to something occurring every week.

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What does the suffix '-ize' do to a word?

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The suffix '-ize' turns a noun or adjective into a verb, indicating to make or to become.

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What does the suffix '-ed' indicate in a verb?

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The suffix '-ed' indicates the past tense of a verb.

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What is the meaning of the suffix '-ant'?

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The suffix '-ant' indicates a person or thing that performs a specific action.

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What does the suffix '-tion' signify?

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The suffix '-tion' signifies the action or result of a verb.