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prefixing

Aussprache: [ˈpriːfɪksɪŋ]

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Kontext: „language“

(verb) to add a special group of letters at the beginning of a word. This helps to change the meaning of that word or to create a new word. It's like putting a sticker on a toy that makes it even cooler.

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I enjoyed prefixing the word 'happy' with 'un-' to make 'unhappy'.

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She didn't like prefixing any words; she preferred using them as they were.

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What happens when we try prefixing the word 'do' with 're'?

Kontext: „language“

(noun) the act of adding a special group of letters at the start of a word. It's an important part of making new words and understanding their meanings better.

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Prefixing can help us create new words like 'preheat'.

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He said prefixing wasn't necessary for understanding words.

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Why is prefixing important in our language?

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