Prep
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɛp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prep is a noun meaning (countable) Preparation.
Meaning
(countable) Preparation.
More Meanings
- (horse racing) A preparatory race or workout.
- Abbreviation of preposition.
- (informal, countable) A prep school.
- (informal, countable) A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.
- (UK, chiefly private schools, uncountable) Homework; work set to do outside class time.
- (Australia) Nursery school; preschool.
- (Philippines) Preparatory level; the last two levels or the fourth and fifth years of preschool; the two levels before first grade.
Example Sentences
prep someone for something
Word Forms
- preps
- prepping
- prepped
Synonyms for prep
Depending on context, synonyms include preparation, homework.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preparation, homework, preparing, preprocessing, preparatory, ready.
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