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, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means 'to see before'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'fear-' mean?

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The root 'fear-' relates to being afraid. For example, 'fearless' means 'without fear'.

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What does the suffix '-er' mean?

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The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action. For example, 'teacher' means 'a person who teaches'.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action. For example, 'running' means 'the action of running'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'unfriendly'?

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'Unfriendly' means 'not in a friendly way'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pregame'?

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'Pregame' means 'before the game'.