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What does the term 'Ante' mean?
What does the term 'Ante' mean?
What does 'Antebellum' refer to?
What does 'Antebellum' refer to?
Existing before a war, especially the U.S. Civil War
What does 'Antedecent' mean?
What does 'Antedecent' mean?
One's ancestors or past history
What is an 'Anteroom' or 'Antechamber'?
What is an 'Anteroom' or 'Antechamber'?
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What does 'Antedate' mean?
What does 'Antedate' mean?
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What does 'Antediluvian' describe?
What does 'Antediluvian' describe?
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What does 'Ante meridian' refer to?
What does 'Ante meridian' refer to?
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What does 'Anterior' mean?
What does 'Anterior' mean?
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Study Notes
Ante- Prefix Meanings
- "Ante" signifies "before" or "earlier" in time.
Examples of Words with Ante- Prefix
- Antebellum: Refers to the period existing before a war, predominantly associated with the U.S. Civil War.
- Antedecent: Denotes one's ancestors or the earlier part of a person's history.
- Anteroom/Antechamber: Defines a waiting area that is situated outside a larger room, commonly used in buildings.
- Antedate: Indicates an event or item that occurs prior to another in time; synonymous with "predate."
- Antediluvian: Describes something extremely old or outdated, literally referring to the time before the biblical Flood.
- Ante meridian: A term that means "before noon," often abbreviated as A.M.
- Anterior: Refers to something that is located at the front or is earlier in time relative to other events or entities.
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Test your knowledge of words that start with the prefix 'ante'. This quiz focuses on various terms and their meanings, providing definitions that explore the concept of 'before' or 'earlier'. Enhance your vocabulary and understanding of historical contexts with these flashcards.