English-2
Grade-8
Easy
Question
In adjectives like overcooked and overpriced, the prefix "over-" means:
- Less than usual
- More than usual
- Better than usual
- Very much less than normal
Hint:
Separate the prefix from the given words and then find the meaning.
The correct answer is: More than usual
In both of the given words, adding the prefix 'over-' modifies their meaning to something more than their usual meaning. Thus the correct answer is option b.
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