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Describing things

Adding Un-, In- and Im-

How a small prefix flips a word to its opposite.

  • Ages 9–12
  • Easy · A2
  • 12 words

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

invisible
not able to be seen
independent
able to do things without help from others
impossible
not able to be done or to happen
unusual
not common or ordinary
immature
not yet fully grown, or behaving in a childish way
impatient
unwilling to wait calmly
inappropriate
not suitable for the occasion
inexpensive
not costing much
informal
relaxed and not following strict rules
unable
not having the skill or means to do something
unfit
not suitable, or not healthy enough
unreliable
not to be depended on