prefix (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpriːfɪks/
Definition
A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.
Examples
The prefix 're-' often means 'again', as in 'redo' or 'rewrite'.
Adding the prefix 'pre-' to 'view' creates 'preview', meaning to see something before it happens.
How to Use prefix
- prefix with (prepositional phrase)
- To add a specific prefix to a word. — "Many English words are formed by adding a prefix with a specific meaning."
- prefix meaning (collocation)
- Referring to the definition or sense of a prefix. — "What is the prefix meaning of 'un-'?"
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