Commonly Used Prefixes

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'in' or 'not'. It is used to indicate negation or inclusion.

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What does the prefix 'im-' mean?

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The prefix 'im-' means 'in' or 'not'. It is often used before words starting with 'b', 'm', or 'p'.

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What does the prefix 'under-' mean?

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The prefix 'under-' means 'under' or 'too little'. It indicates a position below or a lesser degree.

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What does the prefix 'fore-' mean?

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The prefix 'fore-' means 'before' or 'front of'. It is used to indicate something that comes earlier in time or position.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under'. It is used to indicate a position below or beneath something.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. It is used to negate the meaning of the word it is attached to.

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What does the prefix 'semi-' mean?

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The prefix 'semi-' means 'half' or 'partially'. It indicates a degree of something.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' or 'beyond'. It indicates movement from one place to another.

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What does the prefix 'super-' mean?

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The prefix 'super-' means 'above' or 'beyond'. It indicates superiority or excess.

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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?

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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among'. It indicates a relationship or interaction between entities.