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What other English words change meaning when the prefix re- is added?

You're right! Adding the prefix "re-" can drastically alter the meaning of a word, sometimes even leading to a word with the opposite meaning. Here are some examples:

Words with opposite meanings:

* wind: To turn or twist something, rewind: To return to an earlier point in a recording.

* fuse: To melt and join together, refuse: To decline or reject something.

* treat: To give someone special attention or care, retreat: To withdraw from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

* form: To create or shape something, reform: To improve or change something for the better.

* open: To make something accessible, reopen: To make something accessible again after it was closed.

* cover: To protect or hide something, recover: To get better after an illness or injury.

* gain: To acquire or achieve something, regain: To get something back that was lost.

* solve: To find a solution to a problem, resolve: To make a firm decision about something.

* tell: To communicate information, retell: To narrate a story or event again.

Words with different but related meanings:

* use: To employ something for a specific purpose, reuse: To use something again.

* arrange: To organize or put things in a particular order, rearrange: To organize things in a different order.

* build: To construct something, rebuild: To construct something again after it has been destroyed.

* load: To put something into a vehicle or container, reload: To put more of something into a vehicle or container.

* cycle: A repeating process, recycle: To process materials for reuse.

* view: To look at something, review: To examine something carefully.

* paint: To apply paint to a surface, repaint: To apply paint to a surface again.

This is not an exhaustive list, and there are many other words where "re-" alters the meaning. It's important to note that the specific meaning of the word with "re-" can vary depending on the context.

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