Prefix Meanings

This is a set of flashcards to help you memorise the meanings of the most important prefixes. This will help with spelling and also with working out the meanings of words.

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What does the prefix re__ mean?
re__ means again eg. reappear ( appear again),
What does the prefix pre___ mean?
pre__ means before eg. prehistoric (before historic time)
What does the prefix de___ mean?
de__ means to take away from eg. decontaminate (take away or remove contamination)
What does the prefix ex__ mean?
ex__ means out of eg. excavate ( to dig out )
What does the prefix co__ mean?
co means with eg. a coalition ( the bringing together of two political parties)
What does the prefix mis___ mean?
mis means 'wrong or badly'misspelled means wrongly spelled
What does the prefix sub mean?
sub means undereg. submarine is a machine that can go under the sea
What does the prefix un___ mean?
un means noteg. unhurt means not hurt
What does the prefix pre___mean?
pre means beforeeg. prepacked means packed before
What does the prefix dis__ mean?
dis means not, opposite ofeg. disobey - not to obey
What does the prefix ir____mean?
ir___ means noteg. irregular- not regular
What does the prefix im___mean?
im___ means noteg. impossible- not possible
What does the prefix il___mean?
il___ means noteg illogical - not logical
What does the prefix super__mean?
super_____means aboveeg superstar- above( bigger ) than ordinary star