Prefixes: Sub and Dis

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. It is used to indicate negation or reversal.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. It is used to indicate a position that is lower than something else.

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What is the meaning of 'discomfort'?

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Discomfort means a state of being uncomfortable or experiencing pain.

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What is the meaning of 'subfreezing'?

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Subfreezing refers to temperatures that are below the freezing point.

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What is the meaning of 'subsurface'?

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Subsurface refers to the layer that is below the surface.

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

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Disagree is an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-', meaning to not agree.

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

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Submarine is an example of a word with the prefix 'sub-', meaning under the sea.

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What does 'dislike' mean?

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Dislike means to not like something.

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What does 'substandard' mean?

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Substandard means below the usual or required standard.

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How does the prefix 'dis-' change the meaning of a word?

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The prefix 'dis-' changes the meaning of a word to indicate negation or the opposite.