Prefix De-

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means to remove, reverse, or reduce something.

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What does 'deflate' mean?

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To deflate means to let air or gas out of something, causing it to shrink or collapse.

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What does 'dehydrate' mean?

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To dehydrate means to lose water or moisture.

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What does 'defrost' mean?

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To defrost means to remove frost or ice from something, usually by warming it.

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What does 'decrease' mean?

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To decrease means to become less in size, amount, or degree.

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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'de-'.

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Deflate, dehydrate, defrost, decrease.

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What is the opposite of 'deflate'?

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Inflate.

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What is the opposite of 'decrease'?

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Increase.

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What does 'departure' mean?

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Departure means the act of leaving, especially to start a journey.

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What does 'detract' mean?

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To detract means to take away from the worth or value of something.