Prefixes that mean the opposite

Get ready to generate words joining prefixes and roots!

un-       not, opposite of
unhappy

in-, im-, ir-, il-        not, opposite of
indirect, impossible, irresponsible, illegal
NOTE ON SPELLING: We use the prefix im- instead of in- when the root begins with m, p  or b. For example: immobilized, immature, impossible, impassable, imbalanced.

dis-       not, opposite of
discover

non-     not, opposite of
nonsmoker, nonfiction

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