What is suffix/prefix
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A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a base word to create a new word. On the other hand, a prefix is a word part that is added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word.
To identify a suffix, you can look for word endings such as -s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, -est, -able, -ful, -less, -ly, -ment, -tion, -ness, -ism, and so on.
For example:
- The word "kindness" has the base word "kind" and the suffix "-ness." The suffix "-ness" transforms the adjective "kind" into the noun "kindness."
- The word "helpful" has the base word "help" and the suffix "-ful." The suffix "-ful" changes the verb "help" into the adjective "helpful."
To identify a prefix, you can look for word beginnings such as un-, non-, dis-, in-, im-, il-, ir-, pre-, re-, mis-, and so on.
For example:
- The word "unlock" has the prefix "un-" and the base word "lock." The prefix "un-" gives the opposite meaning to the verb "lock" and transforms it into the verb "unlock."
- The word "dislike" has the prefix "dis-" and the base word "like." The prefix "dis-" changes the verb "like" into the verb "dislike."
Understanding suffixes and prefixes can help in deciphering the meaning of unfamiliar words and expanding your vocabulary.