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What is the definition for word prefix?

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word that changes the word's meaning.

Here are some key points about prefixes:

* They don't change the word's part of speech. For example, "un-" can be added to both verbs and adjectives.

* They can modify the original word's meaning in various ways. Some common ways include:

* Negation: "un-", "in-", "non-" (e.g., unhappy, invisible, non-fiction)

* Size or quantity: "micro-", "mega-" (e.g., microscope, megaphone)

* Time: "pre-", "post-" (e.g., pre-game, post-mortem)

* Location: "sub-", "super-" (e.g., submarine, supermarket)

* Direction: "trans-", "retro-" (e.g., transatlantic, retro-active)

Examples of prefixes:

* un- (unhappy, undo)

* re- (re-read, rebuild)

* pre- (pre-game, pre-existing)

* mis- (misunderstand, misplace)

* anti- (antibiotic, anti-gravity)

Knowing prefixes can help you:

* Understand new words.

* Expand your vocabulary.

* Improve your reading comprehension.

* Write more effectively.

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