Prefix sub- and over-

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'.

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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The prefix 'over-' means 'too much' or 'excessively'.

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What is a submarine?

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A submarine is a watercraft that stays under water.

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What does it mean to be overdressed?

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To be overdressed means to dress too formally for an occasion.

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What is a subway?

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A subway is an underground transportation system.

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What does overdue mean?

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Overdue means to be late on something.

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Can a prefix change the meaning of a word?

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Yes, a prefix can change the meaning of a base/root word.

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

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Submarine.

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

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Overcook.

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What does 'submerge' mean?

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To submerge means to put something under water.