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pre-

pre-

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Before something in time or order
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  • It is important to have a preliminary meeting before making any decisions.

So let's say it's like pre during post.

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Examples

  • We sent in the info to get pre qualified for our loan.

  • And that'll be my little pre workout oatmeal breakfast.

  • So this is going on pre sale this weekend.

  • And in that video, I talk about pre season, right?

  • I'm so excited because the book will pre launch next week.

  • So you're on the pre Med, go to medical school track.

  • It's fresh ingredients at your front door, pre portioned for you, my friend.

  • And Eileen does share with them your pre listing video strategy.

  • The movie will have a premiere next month, before its official release.

  • She completed all the preparations for the party a day in advance.

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Etymology

Pre- comes from the old Latin word prae meaning 'before'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of pre- as a little sign that something happens 'before' something else, for example a preview is a view before the main show and to preheat is to heat the oven before cooking.