ad- — to, toward, near (affix)
ad-
to, toward, near
Component
prefix
Latin · Latin 'toward'; assimilates widely (ac-, af-, ag-, al-, ap-, as-, at-).
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admit
A2
/ədˈmɪt/
To agree that something is true, often unwillingly.
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advance
B1
/ədˈvæns/
To move forward, or to make progress in a positive way.
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adventure
A2
/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/
An exciting or unusual experience, often involving some risk or danger.
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adapt
B1
/əˈdæpt/
to change your behaviour to fit a new situation
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adjacent
C1
/əˈd͡ʒeɪ.sənt/
Next to or very close to something.
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adhere
C2
/ædˈhɪɹ/
To stick firmly to a surface.
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