The Meaning of Prefix DE (6 Interesting Words With DE)

What Does the Prefix DE Mean?

Transcript of the video Prefix DE Meaning:

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Let’s look at words beginning with the prefix de and the prefix de meaning:

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The prefix de meaning is ‘away’, ‘from’, ‘down’. It is added to a word to convey a meaning of ‘remove’, ‘reduce’.

Let’s look at some examples . . .

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deprive: meaning, to take something away

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In the picture we see a cage with the hand of an animal holding the wire.

The sentence example reads:
Many people believe it is cruel to deprive an animal of its freedom.

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Next, denuded, meaning, without the usual covering, made bare

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The picture shows a number of trees without any leaves.

The sentence example reads:
As winter approached, the trees became completely denuded.

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The next example is decay, meaning, to rot or break down, to fall into ruin

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The picture shows an old house in amongst trees, in a state of disrepair and ruin.

The sentence example reads:
We came across an old house which had started to decay.

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Next, debunk, meaning, to expose or uncover as false, to prove something is wrong

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The picture shows a cigarette in an ashtray.

The sentence example reads:
In recent years, the idea that cigarette smoking is harmless has been completely debunked.

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The next word is defend, meaning, to keep the enemy away, to protect against a challenge or attack

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The picture shows two horses, stallions, facing each other head to head.

The sentence example reads:
Two stallions prepare to defend their territory.

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Finally, there is the word detox, meaning, a treatment to remove poisonous substances from the body

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The picture shows a slice of fresh lemon in drinking water.

The sentence example reads:
If you need to detox, start each day by drinking lemon water.

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So in summary, what does the prefix de mean?
Remember the prefix de meaning:  ‘away’, ‘from’, ‘down’.

Words beginning with de often contain the idea of something removed or reduced.

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The Meaning of Prefix COM

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