Spelling Prefix mis-

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. It indicates that something is done incorrectly.

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What is the meaning of the word 'misunderstand'?

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To misunderstand means to interpret something incorrectly or to fail to understand it properly.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'mis-'.

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One example is 'misplace', which means to put something in the wrong place.

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What does 'misbehave' mean?

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To misbehave means to act in a way that is not acceptable or to behave badly.

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What is the meaning of 'mistake'?

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A mistake is an error or something that is done incorrectly.

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How can 'mis-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 'mis-' changes the meaning of a word to indicate that something is wrong or incorrect.

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What does 'misread' mean?

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To misread means to read something incorrectly or to misunderstand the text.

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What is the meaning of 'misprint'?

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A misprint is a mistake in printed text, such as a typo or incorrect information.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'mislead'.

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The sign was meant to help, but it could mislead people into thinking the store was open.

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What does 'misjudge' mean?

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To misjudge means to form an incorrect opinion or conclusion about someone or something.