We add PREFIX beforethe word

We add SUFFIX after the word

Prefixes change the meaning of the words

Suffixes change

either the meaning or the state of words.

prefix meaning example

pre- before preunit

anti- against antisocial

un- not unnecessary

i-,in,-ir,im,-il not irresponsible

re- again replay

inter- between interact

auto- self (done) autograph

super- above superstar

sub- under subtitle

tele- far telephone

philo- like philoxenia

Did you notice than many of

them are of Greek origins?

suffix meaning example

-able can be (done) comfortable

-ful full of hopeful

-less without homeless

-ness state of (being) happiness

-ly way (adverb) slowly

-ed past tense form acted