Understanding Prefix Meanings - Ms. Brennan 2024/25

Front

What does the prefix 'per' mean? (Example: PERSEVERANCE)

Back

through

Front

What does the prefix 'super' mean? (Example: SUPERSTAR)

Back

over, above, greater

Front

What does the prefix 'mis' mean? (Example: MISUNDERSTOOD)

Back

wrong, badly

Front

What does the prefix 'pre' mean? (Example: PREVIEW)

Back

before, earlier

Front

What do the prefixes 'a', 'ab', 'abs' mean? (Example: ABSENT)

Back

away from

Front

What does the prefix 'sub' mean? (Example: SUBMARINE)

Back

under, below

Front

What does the prefix 'inter' mean? (Example: INTERACT)

Back

between, among

Front

What does the prefix 'trans' mean? (Example: TRANSPORT)

Back

across, beyond

Front

What does the prefix 'anti' mean? (Example: ANTIBODY)

Back

against, opposite

Front

What does the prefix 'uni' mean? (Example: UNICORN)

Back

one, single