Understanding 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 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means not, as in 'impossible'.

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

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Pre-war, meaning before the war.

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What does the prefix 'extra-' mean?

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The prefix 'extra-' means beyond, as in 'extraterrestrial'.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'non-'?

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The prefix 'non-' means not, as in 'non-payment'.

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What does the prefix 'over-' indicate?

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The prefix 'over-' indicates too much, as in 'overcook'.

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

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Anti-war, meaning against war.

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What does the prefix 'auto-' mean?

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The prefix 'auto-' means self, as in 'autobiography'.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'dis-'?

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The prefix 'dis-' means reverse or remove, as in 'disagree'.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means under or below, as in 'submarine'.