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What is a Prefix and suffix for comfort?

Let's break down prefixes and suffixes, and then apply them to "comfort":

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!

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