PRELIM

pre·lim

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pree-lim, pri-lim]
- /ˈpri lɪm, prɪˈlɪm/
- /prɪ.ˈlɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-lim, pri-lim]
- /ˈpri lɪm, prɪˈlɪm/

Definition of prelim word

abbreviation PRELIM preliminary. 1

Just one definition for prelim

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Origin of prelim

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; by shortening

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Parts of speech for Prelim

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prelim

prelim popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for prelim

noun prelim

boxing — Boxing is a sport in which two people wearing large padded gloves fight according to special rules.

Just one Synonym for prelim