English Explanatory Dictionary

pre

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep
  1. Before (something significant).
noun
  1. Clipping of predrinks.
  2. Clipping of precum.
  3. Clipping of preparty.
  4. Clipping of prefect.
verb
  1. Clipping of pre-drink.
  2. Clipping of precum.
name
  1. The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹi/ en-au-pre.ogg

Word forms

pre pres preing pred preed

Etymology

From Latin prae (“in front of”); see pre-.

Derived words

pre-existing
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