pre (A1)

prefix

Pronunciation: /priː/

Definition

A prefix meaning 'before' in time or place, or indicating priority.

Examples

• The prefix 'pre-' is common in English words like 'preview' and 'predict'.

• We need to complete the pre-assessment before starting the main course.

• The company offers pre-order options for its new products.

How to Use pre

pre-game (collocation)

Happening or done before a game. — "The team had a short pre-game huddle."

pre-dawn (collocation)

Happening or done before sunrise. — "They started their journey in the pre-dawn hours."

pre-paid (collocation)

Paid for in advance. — "The ticket was pre-paid, so we didn't need to buy one at the entrance."

Synonyms of pre

Words with a similar meaning to pre:

• fore-
• ante-

Antonyms of pre

Words with the opposite meaning to pre:

• post-
• suffix

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