What does pre-existing mean?
Pre-existing means present participle and gerund of pre-exist.
Pre-existing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pre-exist.
Example Sentences
It is also an outcome that would have been difficult to predict ten years ago, with Bolton-born Greenwood admitting to having no pre-existing interest or particular enthusiasm for road, rail or any other form of transport.
Synonyms for pre-existing
Antonyms for pre-existing
Related Words
Word Forms
- preexisting
- preëxisting
Usage Notes
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It is also an outcome that would have been difficult to predict ten years ago, with Bolton-born Greenwood admitting to having no pre-existing interest or particular enthusiasm for road, rail or any other form of transport.
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