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Understanding Common Prefixes: Definitions and Examples

This resource provides an overview of commonly used prefixes in the English language, their meanings, and examples of usage. Learn about prefixes such as "ab-" meaning "away from," "de-" indicating reversal, "dis-" expressing lack of respect, and "re-" meaning "again" or "restore." Each entry includes definitions and relevant applications for better understanding and vocabulary enhancement. This guide is beneficial for students, writers, and anyone interested in improving their language skills.

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Understanding Common Prefixes: Definitions and Examples

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  1. 12 Most Common Prefixes

  2. ab -Meaning- away from • Undo- to reverse the doing of • Unknit- to untie or unfasten ( a knot, tangle, etc.)

  3. ab- abash- to destroy the self-confidence abnormal- not normal or average

  4. Be - on all sides, overly Beclouded-to darken or obscure with clouds to make confused: Beckon-to signal, summon, or direct by a gesture of the head or hand. to lure; entice.

  5. De- Reversal, undoing, downward Decelerate-to decrease the velocity of Debate-to engage in argument or discussion, as in a legislative or public assembly

  6. Dis (not, reversal) Disrespect-lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness. Disarm-to deprive of a weapon or weapon

  7. Ex-(out of, former) Execute-to carry out; accomplish: to execute a plan or order. Extraordinary-beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established: extraordinary costs.

  8. Pre-(before) Preview- an earlier or previous view.

  9. Re-(again, restore) •React- to act in opposition, as against some force. •Re-enter to enter again, to participate in once more; resume (ReDo) To revise or reconstruct ; to redo the production schedule

  10. Ad- (to,toward) • Advantage- any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end • Advertisement- a paid annoucement, as of good for sale, in newspaper or magazines, on raido, tv, etc.

  11. Com-, con-, co- (with, together) Combine- united, joined Continued- lasting or enduring without interruption

  12. En-, em- (in , into, to cover or contain) Enrolled- to write the name of (a person) in a roll or register End- a final part of sometime, esp. a period of time, an activity, or a story

  13. Un- (do the opposite of) • Unknit- to untie or unfastesten ( a knot, tangle, etc.) • Undo- to reverse the doing of

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