Standard Lemma guide

prem

name · noun · 5 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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  • /pɹɛm/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɛm
  • CMU ARPABET: P R EH1 M Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

name

Meaning 1

The Premier League.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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2

name

Meaning 2

A male given name.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The Premier League.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A prematurely born infant.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Premises, usually in the term off-prem and on-prem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Clipping of premier.

From Sanskrit प्रे॒मन् (premán, “love, affection”).

From Premier League.

Shortening of premature.

Shortening of premises.