Prefixes
are word parts that come
before a word that
change the meaning of
the word.
Prefixes Meaning 3 Examples
in- not inappropriate, incomplete, independent
re- again research, rewrite, review
over- too much oversleep, overboard, overeat
un- not unlucky, unfortunate, unaware
dis- opposite disapprove, dislike, disobey
non- not nontoxic, nonexistent, nonfiction
mis- wrong misspell, misinform, misread
pre- before prewrite, preview, predetermine
Suffixes are
word parts at the end
of a word that
change the meaning
of the word.
Suffixes Meaning 3 Examples
-ful full of hurtful, helpful,
thankful
-ment state of government, agreement,
movement
-able able to wearable, readable, enjoyable
–ly in a way that is friendly,
quietly, slightly
-ous full of courageous, dangerous,
humorous
-ness the act of darkness, meanness,
happiness
-less without fearless, wordless, homeless
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