pre- Meaning & Definition
/pɹɛ/
What Does Pre- Mean?
Pre- is used as a prefix meaning Before; physically in front of. Synonym of anterior. It can also mean Synonym of anterior.
Pre- in Brief
| Part of speech | prefix |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹɛ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | ante- and fore- |
| Antonyms | post- and after- |
Pre- Definition (Prefix)
- Before; physically in front of. Synonym of anterior.
- Synonym of anterior.
- Before; earlier in time; beforehand.
Synonyms of Pre-
Pre- synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pre-
Pre- in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
pre-
Origin of Pre-
From Middle English pre-, borrowed from Latin prae-, from the preposition prae (“before”).
How Do You Say Pre-?
The standard pronunciation of pre- is //pɹɛ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Pre-: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is pre-?
Pre- is a prefix.
What is another word for pre-?
Words with a similar meaning to pre- include ante- and fore-. See the full list of pre- synonyms and antonyms.