What does ab- mean?
Ab- means (no longer productive) From..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · prefix
(no longer productive) From..
ab- + sorb → absorb
ab- + normal → abnormal
ab- + axial → abaxial
Use ab- when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ab- means (no longer productive) From..
Common synonyms include out-, off-, apo-, de-.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
ab- + sorb → absorb
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