Take a spelling test and track your progress: de words.
The prefix de often brings a sense of removal or reversal to a word. The long /e/ sound in this prefix is spelled with the letter e. For instance, delete means to remove, while defend means to protect or push back.
Practising these de words will help you understand their meanings and how they’re used in daily language. Explore the list below to get started.
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Learn more in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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