trans (B1)
prefix
Pronunciation: /trænz/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate crossing, going beyond, or changing from one state or condition to another.
Examples
The word 'transport' uses the prefix 'trans-' to mean carrying across.
A 'transatlantic' flight travels across the Atlantic Ocean.
How to Use trans
- trans-atlantic (collocation)
- Crossing the Atlantic Ocean. — "The trans-atlantic cable revolutionized communication."
- trans-gender (collocation)
- Relating to or denoting a person whose sense of personal identity or gender does not correspond with their birth sex. — "The conference focused on trans-gender issues and advocacy."
- trans-form (collocation)
- To change in form, appearance, or character. — "The caterpillar will trans-form into a butterfly."
- trans-port (collocation)
- To carry or move something from one place to another. — "The truck will trans-port the goods to the warehouse."
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