Prefixes and Suffixes

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

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

Front

What is a suffix?

Back

A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

Front

What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ly' indicates that something is done in a certain way, often turning an adjective into an adverb.

Front

What does the suffix '-ness' indicate?

Back

The suffix '-ness' indicates a state or quality, often turning an adjective into a noun.

Front

What is an antonym?

Back

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Front

What is a synonym?

Back

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

Front

What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

Back

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

Front

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

Back

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.