What is a prefix?
Prefixes and Suffixes

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'un-' in 'unhappy' means 'not.'
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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 or grammatical function. For example, '-ful' in 'joyful' means 'full of.'
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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 to 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 to see something before it is officially available.
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What does the prefix 'inter-' mean?
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The prefix 'inter-' means 'between' or 'among.' For example, 'interact' means to act between or with others.
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What does the suffix '-less' mean?
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The suffix '-less' means 'without.' For example, 'hopeless' means without hope.
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What does the suffix '-ly' indicate?
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The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs from adjectives. For example, 'quick' becomes 'quickly.'
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