Prefix flashcard

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'to do again'.

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What does the prefix 'mis-' mean?

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The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrongly' or 'badly'. For example, 'miswrite' means 'to write incorrectly'.

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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 'to not agree'.

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What does the prefix 'self-' mean?

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The prefix 'self-' refers to oneself. For example, 'self-conscious' means being aware of oneself.

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite'. For example, 'antibiotic' means 'against life'.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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The prefix 'over-' means 'excessive' or 'too much'. For example, 'overestimate' means to estimate too highly.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, 'submarine' means 'under the sea'.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'. For example, 'transport' means to carry across.