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A prefix is an extra part of a word at the beginning of a word (un, as in unimportant). A suffix is an extra part of a word at the endof a word (ly, as in gently)
Suffix is an affix after the end of a word, Pre is before.

Girl(s)-the "s" is the suffix & makes plural

Clos(ed)-the "ed" is suffix & makes past tense.

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A prefix is something that is put onto the start of a word, like dis- you can add it to the start of the word disappear. Also un and anti are examples of prefixes. A suffix is something that is added to the end of a word, like ing (jumping)

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In the English language, a prefix or suffix can be added to a root word to modify its meaning.

A prefix comes before the root word, and a suffix comes after. The prefix and suffix are known as affixes, or additions to a word, and are differentiated by their placement against a word.

Common prefixes include un-, dis-, mal-, non-, mid-, and mini-.

Common suffixes are - ed, -s, -es, -ing.

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