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Prefix

Dis- (not, opposite)

Dis-

Not; the opposite of; undo.

The two friends disagreed about the best dosa in Chennai.

Disagree

To have a different opinion.

Kabir and Sana disagree about which team will win.

Dissatisfied

Not pleased with something.

Priya was dissatisfied with her first drawing, so she began again.

Remember: Just add dis- to the word: dis + satisfied = dissatisfied (double s), dis + appear = disappear (one s). Never add or drop a letter.

Short lessonPrefixesA prefix is a small part added to the start of a word to change its meaning.

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