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By changing the prefix of word what would be opposite in meaning?

You're on the right track! Changing the prefix of a word is a common way to create an opposite meaning. Here's how it works and some examples:

How Prefixes Work

* Prefixes are word parts added to the beginning of a word. They often change the meaning of the root word.

* Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

Examples

Let's look at some examples of words where changing the prefix creates an antonym:

* Happy vs. Unhappy: "Un-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

* Active vs. Inactive: "In-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

* Possible vs. Impossible: "Im-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

* Appear vs. Disappear: "Dis-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

* Connect vs. Disconnect: "Dis-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

* Agree vs. Disagree: "Dis-" is the prefix that creates the opposite meaning.

Important Note: Not all prefixes create opposites. Some prefixes modify the meaning in other ways, like adding a sense of time, place, or degree.

Practice

Can you think of any other words where changing the prefix creates an antonym?

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