L.O. To know the meaning of a prefix and how we can use it to understand the meaning of a word. trans- means across tele- means distant bi- means two or twice auto- means self circum- means round or about
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autograph |
She got the film star's autograph.
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bicycle |
My bicycle needs a new tire.
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bilingual |
I would like to be bilingual so I can converse with people who speak a different language.
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automobile |
John took his automobile to the garage.
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circumstance |
In this circumstance, I can't go to your party.
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telegram |
They sent a telegram with the news.
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telephone |
Have you got the store's telephone number?
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transplant |
Mrs Holt required an immediate heart transplant.
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circumvent |
To circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle.
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autobiography |
The man read the autobiography.
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automatic |
This email has been sent by our automatic system.
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telescope |
Use a telescope to see in the distance.
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transport |
After the car crash he had no transport.
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television |
I like to watch television.
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circumnavigate |
She managed to circumnavigate the world in a sailing boat, documenting her journeys extensively.
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bicentenary |
1976 was the bicentenary of the United States.
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biannual |
My magazine subscription was biannual.
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transcribe |
The nurse had to transcribe the doctors notes.
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curiosity |
The great scientist was full of curiosity.
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definite |
Is it definite that Jim is coming?
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