Prefix & Suffix Finder
Learn how words are built! Find the prefixes and suffixes that make words longer and change their meanings.
Analyze Word Parts
Common Prefixes
un-not, opposite of
re-again, back
pre-before
dis-not, opposite of
mis-wrong, bad
over-too much
Common Suffixes
-lyin a way
-ingdoing something
-edpast action
-erperson who does
-estmost
-tionaction or state
Understanding Word Parts
What Are Prefixes and Suffixes?
Think of words like building blocks! The main part is called the "root," and we can add pieces to the beginning (prefixes) or end (suffixes) to change what the word means.
- • Prefix: Goes at the beginning (like "un-" in "unhappy")
- • Root: The main part that gives the basic meaning
- • Suffix: Goes at the end (like "-ly" in "quickly")
Why Learn Word Parts?
For Students
- • Understand new words faster
- • Improve spelling skills
- • Build a bigger vocabulary
- • Do better on tests
For Everyone
- • Read more challenging books
- • Express ideas more clearly
- • Learn other languages easier
- • Have fun with word puzzles