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affix vs prefix vs suffix
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| affixnoun/ˈæf.ɪks/ | Meaning A group of letters added to the start or end of a word to change its meaning. | Goes with — | Example In the word unhappy, the letters un are an affix. |
| prefixnoun/ˈpriː.fɪks/ | Meaning letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, like 'un-' in 'unhappy' | Goes with add a prefix | Example Learning common prefixes helps you guess the meaning of new words. |
| suffixnoun/ˈsʌf.ɪks/ | Meaning a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or its part of speech | Goes with add a suffix | Example Learning a common suffix helps you guess the meaning of new words. |
Which word fits?
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