What does the prefix 'un-' mean?
Prefixes un- dis- mis-

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'the opposite of'. It is used to negate the meaning of the word it is attached to.
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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'un-'.
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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'un-' is 'unhappy', which means 'not happy'.
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What does the prefix 'dis-' indicate?
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The prefix 'dis-' indicates a reversal or negation of the action or state described by the base word.
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Give an example of a word that uses the prefix 'dis-'.
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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'dis-' is 'disagree', which means 'to not agree'.
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What does the prefix 'mis-' signify?
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The prefix 'mis-' signifies 'wrongly' or 'badly'. It indicates an incorrect or mistaken action.
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Provide an example of a word that uses the prefix 'mis-'.
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An example of a word that uses the prefix 'mis-' is 'misunderstand', which means 'to understand wrongly'.
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What is the difference between 'un-' and 'dis-'?
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The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of a word, while 'dis-' often indicates a reversal of an action or state.
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