predecease (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌpɹiːdəˈsiːs/
Definition
predecease means the death of one person or thing before another. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
Husbands usually predecease their wives.
The article uses predecease to mean the death of one person or thing before another.
How to Use predecease
- a/the predecease (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a predecease."
- predecease in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked predecease in context before translating it."
Antonyms of predecease
Words with the opposite meaning to predecease:
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