(PREFIXES) PRE- / DIS-

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Today we look at two more common prefixes in English.

Today's first prefix is: PRE-

Meaning PRE-: before

Example 1:
I was so excited to preview the film last night. I loved it. When it comes out next month, be sure to watch it. I know you'll love it too. 

In this case PRE- means "before." The speaker was able to view the film before the official release date next month.

Example 2:
He predicted the economic crisis months before it started. He's an incredible economist.

In this case, the economist says (dict) there will be a crises months before (PRE-) it started.

Today's second prefix is: DIS-

Meaning DIS-: not or opposite.

Example 3: I'm sorry Pablo, I disagree with your proposal. I think we should follow Yolanda's proposal instead.

Here DIS- has the meaning of not or opposite. 

Example 4: After the meeting you just disappeared. Where have you been? We have to finish the summary of the meeting.  

Here DIS- has the meaning of opposite. 

Once again, I encourage you to write a sentence or two with words that use these prefixes. You can add the DIS- prefix to words such as AGREE, CONNECT, APPEAR or APPROVE. And with the prefix PRE- you can alter words such as HISTORIC, VIEW, ARRANGE and PAY. You can post your sentences on one of our social media sites (Facebook or Twitter/X) and we will give you feedback about them as soon as we can. Thanks for your participation! 

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