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 History of this Word

"co" (with), spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.


In this sense, "co" is a word added to another word to make a new word.

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grammar is modifier

"co-" is a type of prefix


A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "with" or "together" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.

Examples of how the word is used

co- illustration A few weeks ago I had company for dinner.
co- illustration What will it take for us to coexist in peace?