The Meaning of Prefix INTER
The Meaning of Prefix INTER
The prefix INTER is very common in English. The video provides a clear definition and then 7 illustrated sentence examples so you clearly understand the meaning of the prefix INTER.
Here is a transcript of the video: “Word With the Prefix INTER (7 Illustrated Examples)”
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The prefix INTER means: BETWEEN AMONG
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Let’s now consider examples of words with the prefix INTER
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INTERCEPT
Definition: to stop or interrupt something from reaching its destination or continuing in its course
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The picture shows an American football game.
Sentence example: At full stretch, he was able to intercept the ball.
Note: In informal British English ‘at full stretch’ means to use the maximum amount of strength and energy.
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INTERLUDE
Definition: an interval, an intervening period of time or feature
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In the picture we see a stormy sky.
Sentence example: There was a brief interlude in the storm, when the sun shone through the clouds for a few minutes.
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INTERCOURSE
Definition: 1) the act of sexual intercourse 2) communication between individuals
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The picture shows a Roman Polanski with his wife Sharon Tate in Paris in 1968.
Sentence example: Movie director and producer Roman Polanski, fled the United States for Europe in 1978, after being charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
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The picture shows the logo of the UNESCO organization.
Sentence example: UNESCO is a specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace through greater intercourse and dialogue between nations in education, arts, science and culture.
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INTERFERE
Definition: intervene in a situation without invitation, to involve oneself in a situation to alter the action(negative connotation – often unnecessary or causing irritation)
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The picture shows the DVD cover of the movie Monster-in-Law.
Sentence example: Monster-in-Law is a 2006 romantic comedy in which Jane Fonda continually interferes in her son’s romance.
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INTERVENE
Definition: to involve oneself in a situation to alter the action
(neutral connotation – often to avoid undesirable consequences)
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The picture shows police in riot gear.
Sentence example: Security forces had to intervene to stop the situation from getting out of control.
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INTERJECT
Definition: to say something suddenly, often interrupting someone who is speaking
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The clipart shows a talk show host.
Sentence example: Surveys show that audiences get quite irritated when a talk show host frequently interjects.
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So remember, prefix INTER means
BETWEEN ◦ AMONG
Remember the difference between intercept, interfere, and intervene:
Intercept means stopping something from reaching a destination
Interfere has a negative connotation, involving oneself in a situation without being invited or wanted
Intervene has a neutral connotation, involving oneself in a situation to try and avoid unpleasant consequences
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