prep

CEFRB2

/pɹɛp/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Preparation for something, especially an activity or event.

  2. 02

    verb

    To prepare for something.

Examples

  • Her parents insisted that she spend the summer at prep school.

  • I'm a gym teacher at a university prep school.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A preparatory race or workout.

  2. Abbreviation of preposition.

  3. A preparation.

More examples

In context

  • prep someone for something

  • I was already on PrEP, but we were good about condoms.

  • ‘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?’

Synonyms

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