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What does the prefix en mean in the words enable and in danger related to to cause to be across away from
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The prefix "en-" in words like "enable" and "endanger" typically means "to cause to be" or "to put into." In these examples:
1. **Enable**: The prefix "en-" suggests the act of causing someone or something to be able to do something. So, "enable" means to make able or to provide the means or opportunity for something to happen.
2. **Endanger**: Here, "en-" implies causing something to be in danger. Thus, "endanger" means to put someone or something at risk or in a situation where harm could occur.
The prefix does not mean "across" or "away from"; rather, it focuses on causing a transformation or state to occur.
1. **Enable**: The prefix "en-" suggests the act of causing someone or something to be able to do something. So, "enable" means to make able or to provide the means or opportunity for something to happen.
2. **Endanger**: Here, "en-" implies causing something to be in danger. Thus, "endanger" means to put someone or something at risk or in a situation where harm could occur.
The prefix does not mean "across" or "away from"; rather, it focuses on causing a transformation or state to occur.
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