un- is used with many different words, e.g. unfriendly, unable, unemployed (= without a job), untidy (= not in order; in a mess), im- is used before some words beginning with m or p, e.g. impolite (= rude), impatient {somebody who is impatient wants things to happen nnow; they cannot wait for things), il- is used before some words beginning with 1, e.g. illegible (= cannot be read because the writing is very bad)  , ir- is only used before some words beginning with r, e.g. irresponsible , dis- is used before some adjectives, e.g. dishonest, and a few verbs, e.g. dislike, disagree , in- is used before a limited number of words, e.g. invisible (= cannot be seen) , Verb prefixes: un- and dis-These prefixes have two meanings: they can have a negative meaning (as above), but they , can also mean ‘the opposite of an action’ or ‘to reverse an action’. This meaning is used with certain verbs.  , I locked the door when I left, but I lost the key, so I couldn’t it unlock it when I got back. , I had to pack my suitcase (= put everything in it) very quickly, so when I unpacked (= took  everything out) at the hotel, most of my clothes looked terrible.  , The plane appeared in the sky, then suddenly disappeared behind a cloud. , In the morning you get dressed (= put on your clothes); when you go to bed you get undressed (= take off your clothes, Other verb prefixes with specific meanings , re- (= again) , My homework was terrible, so I had to redo it. , The shop closed down but will reopen next month. , I failed my exam but I can retake (or redo/resit) it next year. , over- (= too much) I think my boss is overdoing it at the moment. (= working too hard; also overwork) [ went to bed very late and I overslept (= slept too long) this morning.  , The shop assistant overcharged me. (= asked me for too much money) , mis- (= badly or incorrectly), I'm afraid I misunderstood what he said. , Two of the students misread the first question..

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