Prefixes are key parts of English words. For instance, take the word prefix itself. Pre, which means “before,” is the prefix in the word prefix. Fix, which means “fastened,” is the “stem,” or primary part of the word. Thus, a prefix etymologically is that group of letters which is “fastened before” the stem of a word; that is, prefixes begin a word. Show Today we will focus on the prefix in, which can mean “in, on, or not.” Two highly used meanings of in are “in” or “on.” Let’s look at a few examples. In, for instance, can mean “in,” such as in the words inject, to throw “in,” and influx, to flow “in.” In can also mean “on,” used in such words as inscribe, to write “on,” and invoke, to call “on.” Hence, the first primary meanings of in are “in” or “on.” The English prefix in can also, however, mean “not.” This is a trickier part of this prefix, but once you get the hang of it, it’s highly valuable in decoding English vocabulary. Some examples of in meaning “not” include insane, or “not” sane, independent, or “not” dependent, and invalid, or “not” valid. By using common sense, context, or the process of elimination, you will find it easier to determine whether in means “in, on” or “not.” For example, inject, throw “in,” would make no sense as “not throw.” Conversely, the word insane makes little sense as “on” sane or sane “in;” rather “not” sane is the most obvious contextual choice. In our next rootcast we’ll discuss the prefix in again, paying attention to its spelling changes as it attaches to various different stems. Just remember for now that in can mean “in, on, into or not,” and you’ll have this prefix mastered “in” no time at all!
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BuzzWord Open Dictionary Resources Quizzes Videos Search BuzzWord Open Dictionary Resources Quizzes Videos Collocations Thesaurus Blog Search IDM in- Definitions and Synonymsprefix UK /ɪn/ Other entries for this word in adjective, adverb, preposition in noun in. abbreviation do in phrasal verb go in phrasal verb add in phrasal verb add-in all in phrase in all phrase all-in adjective bed in phrasal verb box in phrasal verb buy in phrasal verb buy-in noun cut in phrasal verb dig in phrasal verb dub in phrasal verb eat in phrasal verb end in phrasal verb fit in phrasal verb more dictionary definitions DEFINITIONS2
Definition and synonyms of in- from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Education. This is the British English definition of in-.View American English definition of in-. Change your default dictionary to American English. View the pronunciation for in-. ThesaurusTrending Wordssnowflake -49.5% for -22.2% blue movie -17.7% put off -26.3% take on -22.1% Discover Synonyms of the monthgift
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FOLLOW US Twitter Facebook Join Macmillan Dictionary on Twitter and Facebook for daily word facts, quizzes and language news. © Macmillan Education Limited 2009–2022 What's the meaning of the prefix in?The prefix in, which means “in, on, or not,” appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: inject, influx, and insane.
What kind of prefix is in?Some of the most common prefixes in the English language are dis-, in-, and un-, which make words negative.
What prefix means into or in?Prefixes. What words use the prefix in?The Prefix 'in'. inject: throw 'in'. influx: flow 'in'. inscribe: write 'on'. invoke: call 'on'. insane: 'not' sane.. independent: 'not' hanging from something.. invalid: 'not' valid.. |