Parts of speech
preorder
verb
To heat something, like an oven, beforehand to a specific temperature before you start cooking.
preheat
What is a prefix?
group of letters at the beginning of the word to change its meaning
preview
A sneak peek or early look at something, such as a movie, book, or event, before its official release.
premade
"We bought a premade salad for the party because we didn't have time to cook."
precooked
adjective
Food that has already been cooked before, usually requiring only reheating or minimal additional preparation.
Precooked
What does pre- mean?
before
prescreen
To examine or assess something in advance, usually to determine if it meets certain standards or qualifications.
predawn
"The runners started their predawn workout before the sun even came up."
preheat
verb
Something that is already prepared or assembled in advance, ready to use.
premade
How would a word like preheat or preview change if you removed the "pre-"?
Removing "pre-" from "preheat" makes it just "heat", meaning to warm up without doing it ahead of time. For "preview", it becomes "view", meaning to see something, but without seeing it before others or before it happens. "Pre-" adds the idea of doing something in advance.
prebuilt
Something that has been constructed in advance, often referring to objects or structures that come pre-assembled.
preserve
"Farmers work hard to preserve their crops from bad weather and pests."
precollege
adjective
To keep something in its original state or condition for an extended period, often by protecting or maintaining it.
preserve
What two languages do most of our root words come from?
Greek and latin
predawn
Refers to the time just before dawn, typically the early morning hours before the sun rises.
prebuilt
"We ordered a prebuilt desk to save time on assembling it ourselves."
preview
noun
To place an order for a product before it is officially available, reserving it ahead of time.
preorder
New "pre-" word:
Prelearn: It could mean learning something before a class or event to be ready ahead of time
precollege
Activities, programs, or courses that are designed to prepare students before they officially enter college.
prescreen
"They prescreen applicants to ensure they meet the basic qualifications before interviews."