Learning English Vocabulary

Prefixes re-, pre- and pro-

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May 19, 2025
Uncover the magic of English prefixes like 're-', 'pre-', and 'pro'. Discover how 're-' signifies repetition, as in 'recycle', and how 'pre-' denotes something that comes before, like 'prepacked'. Dive into the proactive world of 'pro', finding its role in vocabulary building. The discussion is enriched with interactive quizzes and helpful tips to expand your vocabulary. Get ready to enhance your understanding of these powerful linguistic tools!
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ANECDOTE

Teachers Reuse Cereal Boxes Creatively

  • Teachers reuse cereal boxes to make models of robots and spaceships with kids.
  • This creative reuse shows how materials can be transformed into new objects for children.
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Prefix re- Means Again

  • The prefix re- means 'again' when added to a word.
  • This changes the meaning to doing the action again, like reuse meaning 'use again'.
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Prefix pre- Means Before

  • The prefix pre- means 'before' or 'already'.
  • It changes words to mean something done ahead of time, like prepacked or preschool.
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