Meaning

(countable) Preparation..

Definitions by Sense

1. (countable) Preparation.
2. (horse racing) A preparatory race or workout.
3. Abbreviation of preposition.
4. (informal, countable) A prep school.
5. (informal, countable) A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.
6. (UK, chiefly private schools, uncountable) Homework; work set to do outside class time.
7. (Australia) Nursery school; preschool.
8. (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.

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When Should You Use Prep.?

Use prep. when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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