Word parts are composed of prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
One of the most important to learn about word parts are prefixes.
Prefixes are meaningful word parts that are attached to the beginning of words. Knowing the meanings of some common prefixes will help you understand unknown words that contains these prefixes.
Common Prefixes:
Prefix
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Meaning
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Example
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ex-
in-
pre-
post-
sub-
tele-
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out
in
before
after
under
far
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extension
interior
predestination
postpone
subconscious
telepathy
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