Prefixes and Suffixes

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What does the prefix 're-' mean?

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The prefix 're-' means 'again' or 'back'. For example, in the word 'rewrite', it means to write again.

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What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

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The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, in the word 'disagree', it means to not agree.

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What does the suffix '-able' mean?

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The suffix '-able' means 'capable of' or 'worthy of'. For example, in the word 'readable', it means capable of being read.

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What does the suffix '-less' mean?

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The suffix '-less' means 'without'. For example, in the word 'hopeless', it means without hope.

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What does the prefix 'in-' mean?

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The prefix 'in-' means 'not'. For example, in the word 'invisible', it means not visible.

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What does the suffix '-tion' indicate?

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The suffix '-tion' indicates the action or result of a verb. For example, in the word 'creation', it refers to the act of creating.

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What does the prefix 'un-' mean?

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The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, in the word 'unhappy', it means not happy.

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', specifically used before words starting with 'l'. For example, in the word 'illegible', it means not able to be read.

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What does the suffix '-ful' mean?

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The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'. For example, in the word 'joyful', it means full of joy.

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What does the prefix 'sub-' mean?

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The prefix 'sub-' means 'under' or 'below'. For example, in the word 'submarine', it means under the sea.