Prefixes

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not'. For example, 'unhappy' means 'not happy'.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'disagree' means 'not agree'.

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, 'redo' means 'do again'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'. For example, 'preview' means 'view before'.

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What does the prefix 'bi-' mean?

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The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'. For example, 'bicycle' means 'two wheels'.

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What does the prefix 'over-' mean?

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The prefix 'over-' means 'too much' or 'excessive'. For example, 'overeat' means 'eat too much'.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'. For example, 'nonfiction' means 'not fiction'.

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Where do prefixes appear in a word?

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Prefixes appear at the beginning of a word.

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Can the prefix 'bi-' be added to the root word 'view'?

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No, 'bi-' cannot be added to 'view'.