Prefixes: dis- non- un-

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonfat' means without fat.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. For example, 'unhappy' means not happy.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'dis-'?

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An example is 'dishonest', which means not honest.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'non-'?

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An example is 'nonstop', which means without stopping.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'un-'?

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An example is 'unpleasant', which means not pleasant.

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How do you form a new word using a prefix?

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You add a prefix to the front of a base word to change its meaning.

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What does 'disobey' mean?

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'Disobey' means to not follow a command or rule.

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What does 'nonexistent' mean?

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'Nonexistent' means not existing or not present.

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What does 'unfair' mean?

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'Unfair' means not fair or unjust.