Widely Used Suffixes and Prefixes | Affixation

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Prefix	Meaning	Example Words	Example Sentences
re	doing again	Rewrite Reconnect, Reconsider	After years of being apart, they decided to reconnect over coffee.
pre	before	Predict, Prepare, Presume	I presume he'll be late again, given his track record.
en	In/within	Engage, Enrich, Enable	Reading books can greatly enrich your understanding of the world.
un	The opposite of someone or something	Undo, Uncover, Unite	He wished he could undo the hurtful words he had spoken.
dis	The opposite of someone or something	Dismiss, Disagree, Disapprove	Her parents disapprove of her decision to quit school.
nor	The opposite of someone or something	Normal, Northward, Northerly	The road curved northward, leading them deeper into the forest.
ir	The opposite of someone or something	Irregular, Irresistible, Irreplaceable	The aroma of freshly baked cookies was irresistible.
II	The opposite of someone or something	Illuminate, Illustrate Illegible	His handwriting was so messy that it was almost illegible.
in	The opposite of s omeone or something	Invert, Inflate, Inscribe	Be careful not to overinflate the balloon, or it might burst.
im	The opposite of someone or something	Import, Immerse Impact	The company decided to import new machinery for the factory.
anti	Against/the opposite of someone or something	Antivirus, Antidote, Antifreeze	It's important to regularly update your antivirus software.
mis	Incorrect/wrong	Mislead, Misjudge Misinterpret	He tried to mislead the investigators with false information.
non	Not/no/none	Nonchalant, Nonprofit, Nonfiction	Despite the chaos around her, she remained nonchalant.
uni	one	Unify, Unison Uniform	The team worked together to unify their strategies for the project.
co:	Together/with	Cooperate, Coordinate, Coexist	The dancers had to coordinate their movements perfectly.
sub	Under	Cooperate, Coordinate Coexist	As the submarine descended, it began to submerge beneath the waves.
Suffix	Meaning	Example words	Your Sentences
Able	The adjective form of the word	Comfortable, Reliable, Portable	The new car model is known for its reliable engine and low maintenance costs.
ion	Condition/result/ process	Celebration, Decision, Expression	After much deliberation, she finally made the decision to pursue her dream career.
tion	Condition/result/ process	Exploration, Education, Invitation	The team embarked on an exploration of the uncharted territory, eager to discover new species.
ive	Condition/result/ process	Creative, Active, Positive	Regular exercise keeps him healthy and active, allowing him to enjoy various outdoor activities.
al	The adjective form of the word	Musical, Cultural, Natural	She prefers using natural skincare products made from organic ingredients.
ial	The adjective form of the word	Financial, Residential, Essential	The neighborhood is primarily residential, with many families living in single-family homes.
y	The adjective form of the word	Happy, Sunny, Rainy	We decided to have a picnic in the park on such a sunny day.
ly	The adverb form of the word	Quickly, Carefully, Happily	He finished the project quickly, impressing his boss with his efficiency.
ness	State/condition	Kindness, Darkness, Happiness	The man showed his kindness towards the poor.
ous	Possessing a quality	Fabulous, Delicious, Courageous	A courageous person should be revered.
ful	Full of	Wonderful, Beautiful, Grateful	The moment was completely wonderful.
lng	Making continuous tense; or, making gerund	Running, Swimming, Singing	Swimming is good for health.
ism	The noun form of the word	Capitalism, Socialism, Racism	Capitalism is the modern socio-political economic system.
ize	To form verb	Organize, Realize Customize	Customers can customize their smartphones with various accessories and features.
er	To form noun	Teacher, Writer, Singer	As a writer, she spends hours each day crafting stories and articles.
est	To form superlative degree of adjective	Tallest, Strongest, Biggest	Among all the contenders, he proved to be the strongest candidate for the job.
ment	To form noun	Development, Improvement, Management	The city's rapid development has led to significant changes in its infrastructure.
less	To form adjective which indicates lack of something	Helpless, Fearless, Careless	Despite the danger, the fearless explorer ventured into the deep jungle in search of rare plants.
ish	To form adjective	Foolish, Childish, Greenish	It would be foolish to ignore the advice of experienced professionals.
hood	To form noun	Childhood, Brotherhood, Neighborhood	The bond of brotherhood between the two siblings was unbreakable.
dom	To form noun	Kingdom, Freedom, Wisdom	Her grandmother's wisdom and life lessons were invaluable to her.

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