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Prefixes for un re im in ir and il?

Let's break down these prefixes and their meanings:

* Un- means "not" or "the opposite of." It is used to create the opposite of a word.

* Examples: happy/unhappy, tied/untied, real/unreal

* Re- means "again" or "back." It indicates a repetition or return to an earlier state.

* Examples: replay, rewind, rebuild

* Im- is a prefix that usually means "not" or "lack of." It's often used before words beginning with "m" or "p."

* Examples: impossible, immoral, impatient

* Ir- is also a prefix meaning "not" or "lack of." It's often used before words beginning with "r."

* Examples: irregular, irrelevant, irresponsible

* Il- is another prefix meaning "not" or "lack of." It's usually used before words beginning with "l."

* Examples: illegal, illogical, illiterate

Important Note: The prefixes "im-", "ir-", and "il-" all have the same basic meaning of "not." However, their usage is determined by the first letter of the word they attach to.

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