Words with pre-

Key Notes:

What Does ‘Pre-‘ Mean?

The prefix ‘pre-‘ means before or in advance. When we add ‘pre-‘ to the beginning of a word, it changes the word’s meaning to include the idea of ‘before’. Think of it like a sneak peek into what’s coming!

Awesome ‘Pre-‘ Words

Prepare: To get ready before an event. Example: I need to prepare for my math test.

Preview: To view something before it’s officially available. Example: We got a preview of the new movie trailer.

Predict: To say what will happen before it does. Example: The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.

Preheat: To heat something (like an oven) before you need it. Example: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Pretend: To act as if something is real before it actually is. Example: Let’s pretend we’re astronauts!

Preschool: A school for young children before they start kindergarten. Example: My little sister goes to preschool.

More ‘Pre-‘ Words to Explore!

Here are some other cool ‘pre-‘ words you can learn:

• Prehistoric: Belonging to a time before written history.
• Precaution: A measure taken in advance to prevent harm.
• Prefix: A word part added to the beginning of a word.
• Present: To show something before.

Keep an eye out for ‘pre-‘ words in your reading and writing! Understanding prefixes can help you unlock the meaning of new and exciting vocabulary.

Summary

In this lesson, we learned that the prefix ‘pre-‘ means ‘before’ or ‘in advance’. We explored various words that start with ‘pre-‘, such as preview, prepare, predict, preheat, pretend, and preschool. By understanding the meaning of ‘pre-‘, we can better understand and use these words in our everyday language.

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