Base Words, Prefixes & Suffixes

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. It is the main part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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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. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For example, '-ness' in 'happiness' indicates a state or quality.

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What does the suffix '-ation' indicate?

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The suffix '-ation' indicates the action or process of doing something. For example, 'interpretation' is the process of interpreting.

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What does the suffix '-sion' indicate?

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The suffix '-sion' indicates the state of being or the result of an action. For example, 'explosion' is the result of exploding.

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What is the base word of 'kindness'?

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The base word of 'kindness' is 'kind'.

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What is the base word of 'user'?

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The base word of 'user' is 'use'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. For example, 'misinterpret' means to interpret wrongly.

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What is the meaning of the word 'revise'?

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To revise means to look over and make changes to something, often to improve it.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ful'?

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An example of a word with the suffix '-ful' is 'joyful', which means full of joy.