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Prefixes are word parts that come before a word that change the meaning of the word. Prefixes Meaning 3 Examples in- not inappropriate, incomplete, independent re- again research, rewrite, review over- too much oversleep, overboard, overeat
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Prefixes are word parts that come before a word that change the meaning of the word.
PrefixesMeaning3 Examples in- not inappropriate, incomplete, independent re- again research, rewrite, review over- too much oversleep, overboard, overeat un- not unlucky, unfortunate, unaware dis- opposite disapprove, dislike, disobey non- not nontoxic, nonexistent, nonfiction mis- wrong misspell, misinform, misread pre- before prewrite, preview, predetermine
Suffixes are word parts at the end of a word that change the meaning of the word.
Suffixes Meaning 3 Examples -ful full ofhurtful, helpful, thankful -ment state ofgovernment, agreement, movement -able able towearable, readable, enjoyable –ly in a way that isfriendly, quietly, slightly -ous full ofcourageous, dangerous, humorous -ness the act ofdarkness, meanness, happiness -less withoutfearless, wordless, homeless -er one who doesteacher, preacher, reader
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