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1prep

noun \ˈprep\

Definition of PREP

1
:  preparation
2
:  preparatory school
3
:  a preliminary trial for a racehorse
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First Known Use of PREP

1862

Rhymes with PREP

hep, pep, rep, skep, step, steppe, strep, yep

2prep

verb

: to make yourself ready for something

: to make (someone or something) ready for something

preppedprep·ping

Full Definition of PREP

intransitive verb
1
:  to attend preparatory school
2
[short for prepare] :  to get ready
transitive verb
:  prepare; especially :  to prepare for an operation or examination <nurses prepped the patient>
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First Known Use of PREP

1915

Related to PREP

Synonyms
fit, fix, groom, lay, prepare, ready
PREP Defined for Kids

prep

abbreviation

Definition of PREP for Kids

preposition

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. prep
  2. prep school
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