Prefixes:
* Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word. They often modify the meaning of the word.
* There aren't many common prefixes that directly apply to "comfort" to change its meaning. You could use prefixes like "un-", "dis-", or "in-" to create opposites, like "uncomfortable" or "discomfort".
Suffixes:
* Suffixes are added to the end of a word. They can change the word's grammatical function (like noun, adjective, verb) or add nuance to the meaning.
* -able : This suffix turns "comfort" into an adjective: "comfortable".
* -er : This suffix turns "comfort" into a noun that refers to something or someone that provides comfort: "comforter".
* -ing: This suffix turns "comfort" into a present participle, which can be used as a verb or an adjective: "comforting".
Beyond Prefixes and Suffixes:
While there aren't many common prefixes for "comfort," we can explore some word combinations to create related concepts:
* Pre-comfort (hypothetical): Suggesting comfort that happens before something else.
* Post-comfort (hypothetical): Suggesting comfort that happens after something else.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other word building ideas!