A prefix is a letter or a group of letters that appears at the beginning of a word and changes the word’s original meaning.
Let’s look at some of the most commonly used prefixes and the meaning they impart…
(1) Anti – gives the meaning against
Some anti words are Antibiotic, Anticlimax, Antisocial, Antihero…
(2) De – gives the meaning Opposite
Some de words are Defrost, Defame, Descent, Decode….
(3) Dis -gives the meaning Not / Opposite of
Some dis words are Disagree, Disapprove, Disrespect, Discover…
(4) Re – gives the meaning again
Some dis words are Return, Regain ..
(5) Sub – gives the meaning under
Some sub words are Subconscious, Submarine, Submerge, Subordinate..
(6) Ex – gives the meaning former
Some ex words are Ex husband, Ex mayor, Ex President….
(7) Un – gives the meaning Not
Some Un words are Unhappy, Unforgettable,Unaffordable, Uncertain…
(8) Mis – gives the meaning hatred or incorrectly
Some mis words are Misadventure, Misanthropy, Misconception, Misfortune….
(9) Semi – gives the meaning half
Some semi words are Semicircle, Semiconscious, Semiautomatic, Semiskilled…
(10) Mid -gives the meaning middle
Some mid words are Midday, Midway, Midair, Midcourse…
