Understanding Prefixes and Suffixes

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Prefix "un-"

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"not" (e.g., unhappy = not happy)

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Suffix "-ful"

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"full of" (e.g., hopeful = full of hope)

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Prefix "re-"

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"again" (e.g., redo = do again)

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Suffix "-less"

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"without" (e.g., fearless = without fear)

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Prefix "pre-"

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"before" (e.g., preview = view before)

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Suffix "-ment"

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verbs into nouns (e.g., development)

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Prefix "dis-"

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"not" or "opposite of" (e.g., disagree)

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Suffix "-able"

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"capable of" (e.g., readable = capable of being read)

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Prefix "mis-"

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"wrong" or "badly" (e.g., misplace)

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Suffix "-ness"

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adjectives into nouns (e.g., kindness)