Definitions

1. adverb

before something happens or is done; earlier than expected

“The concert will start pre-dawn, so be there early.”

2. noun

a preceding part or stage in a process or a series of events

“The pre-game show started at 6 pm.”

3. prefix

used to form other words indicating something that happens or exists before something else

“The prefix ‘pre-‘ is used in the word ‘previously’.”

4. prefix

used to form other words indicating something that is done before something else

“The prefix ‘pre-‘ is used in the word ‘prepare’.”