ex-
Latinout of, former
Prefix · means "out of, former"
About the prefix ex-
A Latin prefix meaning "out of" or "from." In modern usage it also denotes a former status, as in "ex-president."
Same-family forms
Roots often paired with ex-
Associated Words · 247
education
the process of teaching and learning; formal schooling
expect
to believe something will happen; to require
experience
knowledge gained over time; an event undergone; to undergo something
explain
to make something clear through description; to give a reason
especially
to a greater degree; particularly
example
a representative case; a model to follow
executive
A senior manager; relating to administration or management
establish
to set up something permanently; to prove something is true
expert
A person with great knowledge or skill; highly skilled
exist
to have real being; to be present or alive
examine
To inspect carefully; to test someone's knowledge
express
to convey feelings or thoughts; fast or direct
extend
to make longer or larger; to reach out
exercise
physical activity for health; a practice task; to do physical activity
exchange
To give and receive in return; an act of trading
expression
The act of conveying feelings or ideas; a facial look; a phrase or idiom
expand
To make or become larger; to develop or elaborate
explore
To travel to discover; to examine or investigate thoroughly
expensive
Costing a lot of money; high in price
extent
The degree or area to which something extends
estate
A large area of land; all property owned by a person
except
not including; other than; used to show an exception
experiment
A scientific test; to carry out a test or try something new
enormous
Extremely large in size or amount