Prefixes - in, im and ex

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'into'. For example, 'incomplete' means 'not complete'.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' is a variation of 'in-' and also means 'not'. For example, 'impossible' means 'not possible'.

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What does the prefix 'ex-' mean?

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The prefix 'ex-' means 'out of' or 'from'. For example, 'exhale' means 'to breathe out'.

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

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An example is 'impatient', which means 'not patient'.

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

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An example is 'independent', which means 'not dependent'.

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

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An example is 'expand', which means 'to grow larger or to increase in size'.

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What does 'impatient' mean?

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'Impatient' means unable to wait calmly or feeling restless while waiting.

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What does 'independent' mean?

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'Independent' means not relying on others; able to do things on your own.

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What does 'exhale' mean?

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'Exhale' means to breathe out air from the lungs.

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What does 'expand' mean?

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'Expand' means to increase in size, volume, or quantity.