English Vocabulary: Learn 15 words with the prefix OVER-

Adding a prefix to a word changes its meaning entirely. A prefix is a short word that is attached at the front of another word. You may have watched my lesson on the prefix UNDER- : But what about its opposite, the prefix OVER-? When you add OVER- at the beginning of a word, it means too much or more than enough. In this lesson, we will look at words beginning with the prefix OVER-, such as “overestimate”, “overhaul”, “override”, “overachieve”, “overkill”, “overrule”, and more. Do not overlook this vocabulary lesson, as you will find yourself using these words over and over again. Take the quiz here:
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