Prefixes and Suffixes

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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 is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end 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' or 'opposite of'.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'able to be'.

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What does the word 'misunderstand' mean?

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To misunderstand means to interpret something incorrectly.

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What does the word 'unlock' mean?

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To unlock means to open something that was locked.

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What does the word 'uneven' mean?

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Uneven means not level or not equal.

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What does the word 'washable' mean?

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Washable means able to be washed.

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not' or 'without'.