prefix
🇺🇸
/ˈpriːfɪks/
🇬🇧
/ˈpriːfɪks/
noun
R
Letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning.
The prefix 'un-' makes words mean the opposite, like 'unhappy'.
R
Something added before another word, letter, or number.
The prefix 'MC' is used before car insurance policy numbers.
R
A title like 'Dr' or 'Mrs' used before a name.
The prefix 'Dr.' is used before a doctor's name.
verb
R
To add letters or numbers to the beginning of something.
We prefix the code with 'US' to show it's from the United States.
translation
Letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning.; Something added before another word, letter, or number.; A title like 'Dr' or 'Mrs' used before a name.
To add letters or numbers to the beginning of something.
Word Forms
Plural
prefixes
Progressive
prefixing
Past
prefixed
Perfect
prefixed
3rd Present
prefixes