Prefixes/Suffixes and Their Meanings

Front

Prefix: un-

Back

Meaning: not; opposite Examples: uncover, unlock, unsafe

Front

Prefix: re-

Back

Meaning: again; back Examples: rewrite, reread, return

Front

Prefix: in-, im-, il-

Back

Meaning: not Examples: incorrect, insert, inexpensive, illegal, irregular, inability

Front

Prefix: dis-

Back

Meaning: not; opposite of Examples: discover, discomfort, discontent, distrust

Front

Prefix: en-, em-

Back

Meaning: cause to Examples: encode, embrace

Front

Prefix: non-

Back

Meaning: not Examples: nonsense, nonverbal, nonstick, nonspecific

Front

Prefix: in-, im-

Back

Meaning: in; into; not Examples: invade, implant, imperfect, immoral, inedible, incapable

Front

Prefix: over-

Back

Meaning: too much; above Examples: overlook, overcoat, overdone, overboard

Front

Prefix: mis-

Back

Meaning: wrongly Examples: misfire, misjudge, mislead, misplace

Front

Prefix: sub-

Back

Meaning: under Examples: submarine, subtext, substandard, substitute, subversive