9 Examples of Prefixes Used in a Sentence

9 Examples of Prefixes Used in a Sentence

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.

PrefixExamplesSentence
Dis–discord, discomfortAlice hasn’t complained of any discomfort.
Super–superstar, supernaturalHe became a superstar overnight.
Mis-misjudge, misguidedIf I’ve misjudged you, I’m terribly sorry.
Re-rewrite, returnMy boss told me to rewrite the report.
Mid–midnight, middayWe reached Paris at midnight.
Semi-semifinal, semicolonGermany became first team to score 7 goals in a World Cup semi final.
Un-unlock, unsafeThey now believe this drug is unsafe for animals.
Non–nonspecific, nonverbalPeople often express our emotions nonverbally.
Over–overload, overdoseThe server is overloaded.