Prep Meaning

/pɹɛp/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounA preparation.

nounA preparatory race or workout.

nounAbbreviation of preposition.

nounA prep school.

nounA student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.

nounA student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy., A person using the styles and mannerisms (especially in terms of fashion) associated with prep students.

nounHomework; work set to do outside class time.

nounNursery school; preschool.

nounPreparatory level; the last two levels or the fourth and fifth years of preschool; the two levels before first grade.

nounAlternative form of PrEP.

verbTo prepare.

"prep someone for something"

nounAcronym of pre-exposure prophylaxis.

"‘We talked about it at the beginning and said it would be fine. Are you on PrEP?’ ‘Of course, babes! I was first in the queue! So you both see other guys?’"— 2020, Paul Mendez, Rainbow Milk, Dialogue Books (2021), page 326:
Her parents insisted that she spend the summer at prep school.
I'm a gym teacher at a university prep school.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef needs to ____ the vegetables before cooking them for the meal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spent the evening doing ____ work for the following day's lessons, reviewing notes and exercises.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The chef needs to ____ the vegetables before cooking them for the meal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spent the evening doing ____ work for the following day's lessons, reviewing notes and exercises.

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