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prepaid

prepaid

2.5
You pay for it before you use it
  • adjective
  • /ˈpriːpeɪd/
translation icon : prepago
  • So you can start going shopping and spending using maybe not even cash, but things like iTunes gift cards or prepaid debit cards.

Get to Dallas and realize that there's a prepaid debit card supplier in Dallas.

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Examples

  • We're going to send you a prepaid debit card if you file through Andover or Austin.

  • No obligation to buy, ships free and includes a prepaid return shipping label.

  • You know, it's a gift card, but now it's sort of prepaid cards on your mobile phone.

  • How much is this Boost Mobile prepaid cellular telephone?

  • And then there's a prepaid envelope to send in your sample and then it gives you instructions on what to do.

  • You can purchase a prepaid phone plan that allows you to avoid monthly contracts.

  • Many retailers offer prepaid debit cards that can be loaded with cash before use.

  • With a prepaid gift card, you can spend the money without worrying about debt.

Synonyms

paid-up
vsprepaid
13 4.9

With all needed money already given for a membership or insurance

is about payment before receiving or using an item or service, not membership status
postpaid
vsprepaid
3.7

Sent with the postage paid by the sender so the person who gets it does not pay

focuses on payment before receiving or using an item or service
reply-paid
vsprepaid
  • UK
6.8

An envelope or card with return postage already paid by the sender

is used for paying before receiving or using a service, not just reply mail

Antonyms

3.7

Sent with the postage paid by the sender so the person who gets it does not pay

How Paid

prepaid
2.5
paid
1 1.0
unpaid
50 1.8

Surface Forms

prepaid positive

Morphology

prepaid = paid (transparent) = pre + pay + ed

The meaning is directly predictable as 'paid in advance' from the adjective 'paid' with the prefix 'pre-'.

Etymology

Prepaid combines pre- 'before' and paid 'given money', so prepaid means you pay for something 'before' you use or receive it.