Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'happy' becomes 'unhappy', meaning 'not happy'.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, 'joy' becomes 'joyful', meaning 'full of joy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, 'hope' becomes 'hopeless', meaning 'without hope'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ly' mean?

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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly', meaning 'in a quick manner'.

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What does the word 'colorful' mean?

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The word 'colorful' means 'full of color'.

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What does the word 'hopeful' mean?

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The word 'hopeful' means 'full of hope'.

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What does the word 'disobey' mean?

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The word 'disobey' means 'to not obey'.

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What does the word 'disagree' mean?

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The word 'disagree' means 'to not agree'.