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dis-

dis-
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /dɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /dɪs/

Definitions of dis- word

  • prefix dis- Dis- is added to some words that describe processes, qualities, or states, in order to form words describing the opposite processes, qualities, or states. For example, if you do not agree with someone, you disagree with them; if one thing is not similar to something else, it is dissimilar to it. 0
  • prefix dis- indicating reversal 0
  • prefix dis- indicating negation, lack, or deprivation 0
  • prefix dis- indicating removal or release 0
  • prefix dis- expressing intensive force 0
  • noun dis- away, apart 0
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Parts of speech for Dis-

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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dis- popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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    to relieve of a charge or load; unload: to discharge a ship.

  • discourse

    communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.

  • disintegrate

    to separate into parts or lose intactness or solidness; break up; deteriorate: The old book is gradually disintegrating with age.

  • displode

    (Intransitive Verb) To burst with a loud report; to explode.
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