Negative Prefixes

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'without'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with 'l', such as 'illiterate'.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'into'. It is used to create words that express negation or direction.

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What does the prefix 'ir-' mean?

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The prefix 'ir-' means 'not' and is used before words that start with 'r', such as 'irregular'.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. It is commonly used to negate adjectives and verbs.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'im-'?

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An example is 'impossible', which means 'not possible'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'il-'?

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An example is 'illiterate', which means 'not able to read or write'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'in-'?

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An example is 'invisible', which means 'not able to be seen'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'ir-'?

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An example is 'irregular', which means 'not regular'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'?

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An example is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.