By changing the prefix of the word 'submarine' what would be the opposite word in meaning?

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Marine means water or ocean or sea or the like. The prefix "sub" means underneath or below or lower. So submarine means under water. Changing the prefix of submarine to make a word opposite in meaning would be to replace the prefix "sub" with a prefix that means higher or above or over. And "super" is the prefix that fits the bill. The word supermarine means above water.

Another idea might be the use of the prefix "anti" before it. Anti-submarine warfare is conducted against submarines.

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