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US/ˈpriː.fɪks/
UK/ˈpriː.fɪks/
letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, like 'un-' in 'unhappy'
In context
The prefix 'dis-' turns 'agree' into its opposite, 'disagree'.
Learning common prefixes helps you guess the meaning of new words.
To call Vietnam from abroad, add the prefix +84 before the number.
Words that go with prefix
verb + noun
- add a prefixIf you add a prefix like 're-', the word means 'again'.
adjective + noun
- negative prefix'Im-' is a negative prefix in 'impossible'.
- common prefix'Pre-' is a common prefix meaning 'before'.
noun + preposition
- prefix toAdding the prefix to the word changes its meaning.
noun + noun
- prefix meaning'Re-' is a prefix meaning 'again', as in 'rewrite'.