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Where does “apo-” come from?

apo- (Proto-Indo-European): off, behind; off, away; away, from

Definitions

  1. off, behind; off, away; away, from

Words derived from “apo-”

  • afterward
  • offset
  • aftermath
  • offshore
  • hereinafter
  • afterlife
  • offline
  • afterthought
  • offshoot
  • offhand
  • offshoring
  • afterglow
  • aftershave
  • afterload
  • aftercare
  • offbeat
  • aftermarket
  • afterword
  • offsite
  • offload
  • aftertaste
  • afterschool
  • afterbirth
  • offhandedly