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Words with the prefix ab in it?

Here are some words with the prefix "ab" in them, categorized by meaning:

General "Away From" or "Not"

* absent: not present

* abnormal: not normal

* abolish: to do away with

* abrupt: sudden and unexpected

* absurd: ridiculous

* abuse: misuse

* abhor: to hate strongly

* abstain: to refrain from

* abstract: theoretical, not concrete

* absurd: illogical or ridiculous

Related to Location or Movement

* abroad: in a foreign country

* abduct: to kidnap

* aberrant: deviating from the norm

* abeyance: a state of temporary inactivity

* aboriginal: native to a place

Related to Time

* abate: to become less intense

* abide: to endure or tolerate

* abject: utterly miserable

* abjure: to renounce or give up

* abrogate: to abolish or repeal

Other

* abrogate: to abolish or repeal

* abrogate: to abolish or repeal

* abysmal: extremely bad

* abrupt: sudden and unexpected

* abstruse: difficult to understand

* abundant: plentiful

* aboriginal: native to a place

This is just a small selection. There are many other words with the prefix "ab." Remember that prefixes can change the meaning of a word, so it's always helpful to check the dictionary to be sure.

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