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pre-

pre-
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /priː-/
    • /priː-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /priː-/

Definitions of pre- word

  • prefix pre- Pre- is used to form words that indicate that something takes place before a particular date, period, or event. 0
  • prefix pre- before in time, rank, order, position, etc 0
  • noun pre- before in time, earlier (than), prior (to) 0
  • noun pre- before in place, in front (of), anterior (to) 0
  • noun pre- before in rank, superior (to), surpassing 0
  • noun pre- preliminary to, in preparation for 0
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Parts of speech for Pre-

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Pre-

pre- popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

Top questions with pre-

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  • prefix

    Grammar. an affix placed before a word, base, or another prefix to modify a term's meaning, as by making the term negative, as un- in unkind, by signaling repetition, as re- in reinvent, or by indicating support, as pro- in proabolition. Compatible prefixes can work together, as un- and re- in unrefundable.

  • apprehend

    If the police apprehend someone, they catch them and arrest them.

  • enterprise

    A project or undertaking, typically one that is difficult or requires effort.

  • pre-adamite

    a person supposed to have existed before Adam.

  • prehension

    the act of seizing or grasping.

  • prestige

    reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes.
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