Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters placed before a root word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'into'.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'into'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'.