Некоторые примеры использования приставки over- в современном английском языке:
- Oversleep — проспать. 1 John forgot to set his alarm clock, so of course he overslept. 1
- Overeat — переедать. 1 People often overeat during the holidays. 1
- Overwork — работать слишком много. 1 Many interns are overworked and stressed, but they put up with it because they are hoping to get a good job. 1
- Overdo — перестараться, переутомляться. 1 After you leave the hospital, you may go back to your usual activities but try to overdo it. 1
- Overpriced — непомерно дорогой. 1 A perfect example of something that is overpriced is airport food. 1
- Overconfident — самоуверенный. 25
Некоторые примеры использования приставки under- в современном английском языке:
- Undercooked — недостаточно проваренный или прожаренный. 1 I had to return the chicken to the kitchen because it was undercooked. 1
- Underpay — платить недостаточно. 1 I think you should find a new job. You are definitely underpaid in this company. 1
- Underage — несовершеннолетний. 24 I'm underaged — I'm not allowed in bars. 4
- Underwater — подводный. 25 These words talk about a position or location, they mean below ground and below the surface of the water. 5