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pre

/pɹi/

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What does pre mean?

preposition

  1. Before (something significant).

noun

  1. (slang) Clipping of predrinks.
  2. (slang) Clipping of precum.
More meanings (5)

noun

  1. (slang) Clipping of preparty.
  2. (dated, slang) Clipping of prefect.

verb

  1. (slang) Clipping of pre-drink.
  2. (slang) Clipping of precum.

proper noun

  1. The station code of Prince Edward in Hong Kong.

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IPA pronunciation

/pɹi/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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The trees partly conceal the street of Grand Pre, which is only a road bordered by common houses.
Charles Dudley WarnerThe Complete Writings of Charles Dudley Warner — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #2671
The worst they did, however, was to put a bullet through a very good hat which belonged to Mr. Du Pre.
Thomas WrightThe Life of Sir Richard BurtonProject Gutenberg ebook #4315
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N.B. This is the first tournament under the new law, whidh allow each combatant to use any weapon he may pre- fer.
Mark TwainA Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtProject Gutenberg ebook #86
He will then receive by post a warrant, on pre- sentation of which, at any branch Post Office he may have selected, payment will be made.
William, F.S.A., of Exeter CottonEverybody's Guide to Money Matters With a description of the various investments chiefly dealt in on the stock exchange, and the mode of dealing thereinProject Gutenberg ebook #1903
On my master entering the cabin he found at the breakfast-table a young southern military officer, with whom he had travelled some distance the pre- vious day.
William Craft; Ellen CraftRunning a Thousand Miles for Freedom Or, The Escape of William and Ellen Craft from SlaveryProject Gutenberg ebook #585