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Prefixes mis- and dis-
⭐ MasteredThe prefix mis- means 'wrongly', so misread means to read wrongly. The prefix dis- means 'not' or 'the opposite of', so disagree means not to agree.
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Misplace and misunderstand are both common words that use the prefix mis-.
All about Prefixes mis- and dis-
The prefix mis- means wrongly, so misread means to read wrongly. The prefix dis- means not or the opposite of, so disagree means not to agree. Knowing these prefixes helps you work out the meaning of new words.
Misplace and misunderstand are common words that use the prefix mis-. Dislike and disconnect use dis- to show the opposite action or feeling.
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