Prefixes un and non

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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', which means 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'living' becomes 'nonliving', which means 'not living'.

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What does 'unsure' mean?

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Unsure means not certain or having doubts.

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What does 'unsafe' mean?

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Unsafe means not protected from harm or danger.

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What does 'uneven' mean?

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Uneven means not the same in size, length, or amount.

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What does 'nonliving' mean?

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Nonliving means not alive; it refers to things that do not have life.

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What does 'nonverbal' mean?

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Nonverbal means not using spoken words; it refers to communication without speech.

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

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

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

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An example is 'nonfiction', which means not fiction; it refers to real events or facts.

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What is the opposite of 'safe'?

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The opposite of 'safe' is 'unsafe'.