Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pre
prefix
/priː/
Definition
A prefix used to indicate that something occurs before or prior to something else.
Examples
- Prehistoric – Pertaining to the time before recorded history.
- Preview – To see or show something before it is made available to the public.
- Prepaid – Paid for in advance.
Meaning
The prefix ‘pre’ signifies something that happens beforehand or is preliminary to another event or action. It is commonly used in various words across the English language.
Synonyms
- Before
- Prior
- Initial
