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单词 antepone
释义

Definition of antepone in English:

antepone

verb antɪˈpəʊn
Grammar
  • with object To place before in position; to set before in preference.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin antepōnere to place in front (of), to put (a word, prefix, or letter) before, to place before in time, to esteem more highly, to prefer, to give (a person) precedence, to choose, appoint from ante- + pōnere to put, place.

Definition of antepone in US English:

antepone

verbantɪˈpəʊn
Grammar
  • with object To place before in position; to set before in preference.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin antepōnere to place in front (of), to put (a word, prefix, or letter) before, to place before in time, to esteem more highly, to prefer, to give (a person) precedence, to choose, appoint from ante- + pōnere to put, place.

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