Prefix/Suffix

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a word part at the beginning of a word that modifies its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means off or away from.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means before.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a word part at the end of a word that modifies its meaning.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means capable of or suitable for.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means again or back.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means against or opposite.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means under or below.