Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

en

Prefix
/ɛn/
Definition
A prefix used to form verbs that mean to cause to be in or to add the quality of.
Examples
  • enforce: to make people obey a law or rule.
  • enable: to provide someone with the means to do something.
  • enrich: to improve the quality of something, often by adding something valuable.
Meaning
The prefix ‘en’ is used in English to indicate putting someone or something into a specific state or condition.
Synonyms
  • enter
  • in
  • into