Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-f
Prefix
/ˈeɪ ɛf/
Definition
A prefix used to denote ‘toward’ or ‘in the direction of’.
Examples
- As in the word ‘affect’, which describes the act of influencing something.
- Used in ‘afloat’, meaning to be floating on a surface or not sinking.
- In ‘afraid’, indicating a state of fear or apprehension.
Meaning
The term ‘a-f’ indicates a specific directional influence or relationship to something.
Synonyms
- Towards
- Alongside
- In the direction of
