CEFR B1

in-

prefix

Meaning

A prefix used to form words that have a meaning of 'not', 'opposite of', or 'within'. It is often used to create adjectives and adverbs that describe something as being incorrect, incomplete, or insufficient.

Examples

The word 'incorrect' uses the prefix 'in-' to mean 'not correct'.
The prefix 'in-' is used in the word 'inside' to mean 'within' or 'on the inside'.

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in- (B1)

prefix

Pronunciation: /ɪn/

Definition

Examples

The word 'incorrect' uses the prefix 'in-' to mean 'not correct'.
The prefix 'in-' is used in the word 'inside' to mean 'within' or 'on the inside'.
The word 'incomplete' uses the prefix 'in-' to mean 'not complete'.

How to Use in-

in- + adjective (prefix pattern): not + adjective — "The word 'incorrect' uses the prefix 'in-' to mean 'not correct'."
in- + noun (prefix pattern): within + noun — "The word 'inside' uses the prefix 'in-' to mean 'within' or 'on the inside'."

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