English Prefixes List, Meanings and Example Words

English Prefixes List, Meanings and Example Words

English Prefixes List, Meanings and Example Words


PrefixMeaningExample
Anti-AgainstAntifreeze,
antithesis
De-OppositeDecode,
decompose
Dis-Not, opposite ofDisconnect,
disembark
Em-Cause toEmbrace,
emphasis
En-Cause toEncode,
encounter
Fore-BeforeForecast,
foresight
In-İnInfield,
infiltrate
Im-İnImbalance
In-, im-, il-, ir-NotInjustice,
impossible, irregular
Inter-BetweenInternational,
interact
Mid-MiddleMidday,
midway
Mis-WronglyMisfire,
misunderstand
Non-NotNonsense,
nonexist
Over-OverOverlook,
overdue
Pre-BeforePrefix,
preschool
Re-AgainRegain, return,
rebuild
Semi-HalfSemifinal,
semicircle
Sub-UnderSubeditor,
ubterranean
Super-Above,Superman,
superstar
Trans-AcrossTransatlantic,
transport
Un-NotUnfriendly,
unsatisfied
Under-UnderUnderstand,
undersea

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