How many prefixes are there that mean against? List them
There are several prefixes that mean against. Here is a list of some commonly used prefixes with their meanings:
1. Anti-: opposing, against (e.g., anti-inflammatory, anti-war)
2. Contra-: against, opposite (e.g., contradict, contraindication)
3. Counter-: against, opposite (e.g., counteract, countertop)
4. Anti-: opposed to, against (e.g., antithesis, antibiotic)
5. De-: opposite, reverse (e.g., defrost, demote)
6. Non-: not, against (e.g., nonviolent, nonfiction)
7. Un-: not, opposite of (e.g., unhealthy, unresponsive)
8. Dis-: not, opposite of (e.g., disagree, disloyal)
These prefixes can be combined with various root words to convey different meanings.