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Words starting with the prefix pre?

Here are some words starting with the prefix "pre-":

General Meaning: "before" or "in advance"

* precede: to come before something else in time or order

* precaution: a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

* predict: to say that something will happen in the future

* premature: happening or done too soon

* premeditate: to plan or think about something beforehand

* premonition: a strong feeling that something is going to happen, especially something unpleasant

* prepaid: paid for in advance

* pre-existing: existing before something else

* preamble: an introductory part to a speech, book, or other text

* prehistoric: relating to the period before written history

Specific Meanings:

* pre-eminent: superior to all others; outstanding

* pre-existing: existing before something else

* pre-owned: previously owned by someone else

* pre-school: relating to or for children before they start school

* pre-flight: relating to the period before a flight

* pre-emptive: done to prevent something else from happening

* pre-natal: relating to the time before birth

Other words:

* prefix: a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

* preface: an introduction to a book or other piece of writing

* pre-approved: approved in advance

* pre-recorded: recorded before being played or broadcast

This is just a small sample of words starting with "pre-". There are many more, depending on the specific meaning you are looking for.

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