Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonstop' means 'not stopping'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means 'to view before'.

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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The prefix 'over-' means 'too much' or 'excessive'. For example, 'overeat' means 'to eat too much'.

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What does the suffix '-ologist' mean?

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The suffix '-ologist' means 'a person who studies'. For example, 'biologist' is a person who studies biology.

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What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

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The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or condition. For example, 'happiness' means the state of being happy.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'to do again'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'to not agree'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'?

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An example is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, 'submarine' means 'under the sea'.