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pre-order Synonyms & Antonyms

ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər

What Is Another Word for Pre-Order?

Instead of pre-order you can say quasiorder depending on the context.

Choose a meaning, then find a word that fits your sentence.

Pre-Order as a Verb

1

to order (something) in advance : to request to purchase (something) before it is available for sale

preorder an upcoming new release / You can preorder online.

2

Alternative form of preorder.

3

To order (goods or services) in advance, before they are available.

4

To sort or arrange beforehand.

Pre-Order as an Adjective

1

Alternative form of preorder.

2

(of a traversal of a tree) Such that, recursively, the root is visited before the left and right subtrees.

Pre-Order as a Noun

1

Alternative form of preorder.

2

An order for goods or services placed in advance.

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3

A binary relation that is reflexive and transitive.

The relation of logical implication over sentences is an example of a preorder.

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Pre-Order in a Sentence

The relation of logical implication over sentences is an example of a preorder.

preorder an upcoming new release

You can preorder online.

preorder an upcoming new release / You can preorder online.

Word Forms & Grammar

pre·or·dered

pre-or·dered

pre·or·der·ing

pre-or·der·ing

preorder noun

pre-order

pre-ordered

pre-ordering

pre-orders

preorder

preordered

preordering

preorders

pre-order (not comparable)

pre-order (third-person singular simple present pre-orders, present participle pre-ordering, simple past and past participle pre-ordered)

pre-order (plural pre-orders)

Words That Rhyme With Pre-Order

preorderpre orderb orderc orderd orderdecree orderdegree ordere orderfree orderguarantee orderkey orderme orderp ordersee ordersi ordert ordertree orderv orderwe orderye orderz order

First Known Use

1937

Pre-Order at a Glance

Part of speechverb, adjective, noun
Pronunciation/ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər/
Syllables3
Meaningto order (something) in advance
Synonymsquasiorder
Pluralpre-orders
Verb formspre-orders, pre-ordering, pre-ordered
First known use1937

How Do You Say Pre-Order?

Pre-order is pronounced /ˌprē-ˈȯr-dər/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ȯr).

Frequently Asked Questions About Pre-Order

Is pre-order a verb or an adjective?

Pre-order is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective and a noun.

What is the plural of pre-order?

The plural of pre-order is pre-orders.

What is the past tense of pre-order?

The past tense of pre-order is pre-ordered. The present participle is pre-ordering.

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