Prefix and Suffix Words and Examples
Have you ever noticed how many English words are made up of parts? For example, the word prefixes themselves have a prefix (pre-) and a suffix (-fix).
In this blog post, we’ll be looking at some common prefixes and suffixes and giving examples of words that contain them. By understanding these common parts of English words, you can better understand new vocabulary when you encounter it. So let’s get started!
Prefix Words and Examples
| auto- | automatic, autonomous |
| bi- | bimonthly, bipartisan |
| de- | deactivate, declassify |
| dis- | disconnect, dislike |
| en- | encode, enlarge |
| ex- | ex-boyfriend, ex-president |
| extra- | extraterrestrial, extradimensional |
| fore- | forecasting, forensics |
| infra- | infrastructure, infrared |
| inter- | international, intersection |
| intra- | intravenous, intranet |
| macro- | macromolecule, macrosomia |
| mega- | megawatt, megalopolis |
| mid- | midterm, midpoint |
| mini- | minicab, miniskirt |
| mono- | monochrome, monologue |
| multi- | multinational, multimedia |
| neo- | neologism, neonatal |
| non- | nonsense, nonprofit |
| post- | postwar, postmortem |
Suffixes Words and Examples
| -ing | playing, crying |
| -able | readable, breakable |
| -ful | helpful, joyful |
| -less | wireless, breathless |
| -ity | similarity, reality |
| -ment | government, movement |
| -ness | kindness, tiredness |
| -tion | education, communication |
| -ive | active, creative |
| -ary | documentary, filamentary |
| -ory | laboratory, accessory |
| -esque | picturesque, grotesque |
| -ward | onward, inward |
| -wise | sidewise, lengthwise |
