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Prefixes
Prefixes are word parts that come before the root or word base (pre = before). Prefixes can change the meaning of a word.
ambi, amphi [both]
ambidextrous (skilled with both hands)
amphibious (living on both land and water)
anti [against]
antifreeze (a liquid that works against freezing)
antipollutant (designed to work against pollution)
astro [star]
astronaut (star or space traveler)
astronomy (study of the stars)
auto [self]
autobiography (writing about yourself)
autonomy (self-government)
bi, bin [two]
binocular (using both eyes)
biweekly (every two weeks)
circum [around]
circumference (the line that goes around a circle)
circumnavigate (to travel completely around)