Prefix im- and in-

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. It is used to form words that indicate negation.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not' or 'into'. It is used to form words that indicate negation or direction.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'im-'?

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An example is 'impossible', which means 'not possible'.

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What is an example of a word with the prefix 'in-'?

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An example is 'incomplete', which means 'not complete'.

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What does the word 'immigrant' mean?

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An immigrant is a person who comes into a new country to live.

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What does the word 'impolite' mean?

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Impulsive means 'not polite' or 'rude'.

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What does the word 'immature' mean?

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Immature means 'not mature' or 'childish'.

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What does the word 'interior' refer to?

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Interior refers to the inside part of something, like the inside of a house.

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What does the word 'exterior' refer to?

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Exterior refers to the outside part of something.

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What is the opposite of 'possible'?

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The opposite of 'possible' is 'impossible'.