Prefixes with -re and Pre

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'to do again'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 're-' and its meaning.

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Replay: to play again.

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'pre-'?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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Give an example of a word with the prefix 'pre-' and its meaning.

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Preview: to view something before it is officially available.

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What does the prefix 're-' indicate in the word 'redo'?

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It indicates that the action is being done again.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' indicate in the word 'preheat'?

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It indicates that the action of heating is done before cooking.

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What is the difference between 're-' and 'pre-'?

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'Re-' means to do again, while 'pre-' means before.

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What does the prefix 're-' imply in the word 'revisit'?

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It implies that the action of visiting is done again.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' imply in the word 'prepare'?

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It implies that the action of preparing is done beforehand.

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How does the prefix 're-' change the meaning of a verb?

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It transforms the verb to indicate repetition of the action.