Prefixes Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
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Find these words
A prefix is a word part added to the front of a base word to change its meaning. Learning a few unlocks hundreds of words. Un means not or reverse, as in undo. Re means again, as in replay. Pre means before, mis means wrongly, and dis means the opposite, giving preview, misread, and disagree. Others include sub for under, over, out, anti for against, semi for half, and non for not. This word puzzle gathers eleven examples.
Frequently asked questions
What is a prefix in this prefixes word search?
A prefix is a group of letters added to the start of a word that changes its meaning, like the re in REPLAY meaning to play again.
How do prefixes help reading?
Knowing a prefix lets you work out unfamiliar words. If you know dis reverses meaning, DISAGREE and dozens of other words become clear at once.
Is this prefixes word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
