Prefixes (re-, pre-, dis-, mis-)

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means not agreeing.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means to view something before it is fully available.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'badly'. For example, 'misunderstand' means to understand incorrectly.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'return' means to go back.

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

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An example is 'dislike', which means not liking something.

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

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An example is 'prepare', which means to make ready before something.

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

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An example is 'misplace', which means to place something incorrectly.

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

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An example is 'redo', which means to do something again.

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What is the meaning of 'preview'?

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'Preview' means to view something before it is fully available or before it happens.

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What does 'disagree' mean?

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'Disagree' means to have a different opinion or to not agree with someone.