10 Examples of Prefixes in English

10 Examples of Prefixes in English

Prefixes, consisting of syllables or syllables added to the beginning of a word or the root of a word, to change the meaning of another word, enable English-speaking people to create new words and make these newly created words easy to understand. Learning these prefixes, which make English quite colorful and somewhat complex, helps you learn new words. For this reason, you should learn these prefixes and the meanings they add to the sentence.

Semi-

Definition: half

Example Sentence: So to play in the semifinal and the final is a dream for me.

 

Mis-

Definition: Wrong, wrongly

Example Sentence: I’m sorry but you misunderstood me.

 

Dis-

Definition: Not, opposite of

Example Sentence: Your behavior was disgraceful.

 

Re-

Definition: Again

Example Sentence: Try where possible to reuse paper.

 

Ex-

Definition: Former, older

Example Sentence: His ex-wife was supposed to meet you at a friend’s home.

 

Sub-

Definition: under

Example Sentence: He has never seen a blue submarine in the my life.

 

Post-

Definition: postgraduate

Example Sentence: I will do my postgraduate work at London University.

 

Auto-

Definition: self

Example Sentence: Dou you drive a manual or automatic car?

 

Post-

Definition: postgraduate

Example Sentence: I will do my postgraduate work at London University.

 

Un-

Definition: not

Example Sentence: Her attitudes are unfriendly.