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 'un-' mean?

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

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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'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'historic' becomes 'prehistoric'.

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What does the prefix 'fore-' mean?

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The prefix 'fore-' means 'before' or 'in front of'. For example, 'foresee' means to see before.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means 'down' or 'away from', often indicating removal or reversal.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, 'marine' becomes 'submarine'.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond'. For example, 'superhero' means a hero with powers beyond normal.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among'. For example, 'international' means between nations.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'. For example, 'transport' means to carry across.