1. Expressing the opposite:
* The most common function of "neg" is to create an antonym. It reverses the original meaning of the word.
* Example: "Active" becomes "negative" meaning "not active" or "inactive."
2. Expressing the absence of something:
* In some cases, "neg" indicates the absence of a quality, feature, or action.
* Example: "Negligence" means "the absence of care or attention."
Here are some examples of words with the negative prefix "neg":
* Negative: (opposite of positive)
* Neglect: (to fail to care for)
* Negligible: (too small to be significant)
* Negotiate: (to reach an agreement through discussion)
* Negation: (the act of denying something)
Important Note: While "neg" is a common negative prefix, it's not the only one. Other prefixes used to express negativity include:
* Un-
* In-
* Dis-
* Non-
* A-
* Im-
The specific prefix used often depends on the word it's attached to and the desired nuance of meaning.