This meaning indicates that something occurs or exists earlier than another event, period, or stage.
The prefix pre- means before in the word prehistoric.
Prewar describes a period before a war.
This meaning indicates that an action is completed, arranged, or prepared ahead of the usual time.
The meals were pre-cooked before delivery.
Customers can pre-order the product online.
This use identifies an initial phase occurring before the main activity, process, or official period.
A pretest measures knowledge before instruction begins.
The teams played a preseason match.
