Simple meaning
What does Prefix mean?
a prefix is a beginning word part that changes meaning.
Dictionary definition
A word part added to the beginning of a base word to change its meaning.
Example sentences
Prefix in a sentence
easy
Un- is a prefix in the word unhappy.
medium
Knowing prefixes can help you decode new words.
hard
A prefix changes meaning but usually not the base spelling.
Synonyms
Words like Prefix
beginning word partA clear classroom description.
front affixA formal but useful term for prefix.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Prefix word family
Base word
prefix
noun
prefixes
More than one prefix.
adjective
prefixed
Having a prefix added.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Prefix
Practice 1
What is a prefix?
prefix means a prefix is a beginning word part that changes meaning.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Prefix, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.