De/Trans/Anti Prefixes

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What does the prefix 'de-' mean?

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The prefix 'de-' means 'down' or 'away from'. It indicates removal or reversal.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' mean?

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

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What does the prefix 'anti-' mean?

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The prefix 'anti-' means 'against'. It indicates opposition to something.

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What does the word 'deactivate' mean?

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To deactivate means to stop something from working.

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What does the word 'transmit' mean?

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To transmit means to send something across a distance.

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What does the word 'antisocial' mean?

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Antisocial means not friendly or wanting to be with others.

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

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An example is 'decompose', which means to break down.

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

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An example is 'transport', which means to carry something across.

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

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An example is 'antibiotic', which means against life (bacteria).

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What does the word 'transform' mean?

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To transform means to change something into a different form.