Standard Lemma guide

pre

name · noun · prep · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈpɹi/
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  • CMU ARPABET: P R IY1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

name

Meaning 1

The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Clipping of predrinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, in-plural, slang, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Clipping of precum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, slang, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Clipping of preparty.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, slang, uncountable

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Clipping of prefect.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, dated, slang, uncountable

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6

prep

Meaning 6

Before (something significant).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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7

verb

Meaning 7

Clipping of pre-drink.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang

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8

verb

Meaning 8

Clipping of precum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, slang

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History

Etymology

Clippings.

From Latin prae (“in front of”); see pre-.