Prefixes and Suffixes

The prefix re- means:

Example: reread

• tomorrow

• again

• never

• before

The prefix pre- means:

Example: preheat

• before

• lastly

• after

• tomorrow

The prefix de- means:

Example: defrost

• after

• before

• opposite of

• together

The prefix dis- means:

Example: disrespect

• never

• again

• after

• not

The prefix un- means:

Example: unlucky

• yesterday

• not

• after

• opposite

The prefix mis- means

Example: mistake

• good

• before

• bad, wrong

• opposite

The suffix -ful means:

Example: hopeful

• before

• with

• someone

• Full of

The suffix -less means:

Example: powerless

• without

• full of

• before

• someone with

The suffix -able means:

Example: washable

• full of

• able to do or be

• after

• before

The suffix -er, -or means:

Example: singer

• full of

• a person who

• less than

• before