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Term: pre

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Popular

A commonly used adjective to describe something that happens or exists before a specific event or time.

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Sample Sentence:

The pre-dawn hours were the most peaceful part of the day.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Local

In some local contexts, “pre” is a noun used as an abbreviation for “preparation” or “preliminary.”

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Sample Sentence:

I need to do the pre before we start the actual work.

Part of Speech: Prefix

Sense: Popular

As a prefix, “pre” is commonly added to words to indicate something that happens or exists before the root word.

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Sample Sentence:

The pre-wedding jitters made her nervous.

Sample Sentence:

The students prepared for their pre-exam discussion.