Prefixes and Suffixes

A prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a root word to change its meaning.

The prefix 'bi-' means 'two'.

The prefix 're-' means 'again'.

The prefix 'non-' means 'not'.

A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a root word to change its meaning.

Yes, some words can have both a prefix and a suffix.

The suffix '-ful' means 'full of'.

The suffix '-less' means 'without'.

The prefix 'un-' means 'not' or 'opposite of'.

The prefix 'mis-' means 'wrong' or 'badly'.