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Prep
see synonyms of prepNoun
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Prep
see synonyms of prepnoun
1. short for preparation (sense 5)
2. mainly US short for preparatory school
verbWord forms: preps, prepping or prepped
3. (transitive)
to prepare (a patient) for a medical operation or procedure
abbreviation for
1.
preparation
2.
preparatory
3.
preposition
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Prep
see synonyms of prep verb intransitiveWord forms: prepped or ˈprepping US, Informal
2.
to attend a preparatory school
3.
to prepare oneself by study, training, etc.
verb transitive US
4.
to prepare (a person or thing) for something; specif., to prepare (a patient) for
surgery, childbirth, etc.
1.
preparation
2.
preparatory
3.
preposition
adjective
1. US
preparatory
a prep school
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Prep
see synonyms of prepabbr.
pre-exposure prophylaxis
abbr.
Grammar
Grammar
preposition
adj.
Preparatory: a college prep course; did extensive prep work for the interview.
n.
1. A preparatory school.
2. Preparation: Daily practices are the best prep for the upcoming track meet.
3. A preppie.
v. prepped, prep·ping, preps
v.intr.
1. To be enrolled in and attend a preparatory school.
2. To prepare for something: prepping for a radio interview.
v.tr.
1. To prepare (someone) for a medical examination or surgical procedure.
2. To prepare or prime: prep a surface for painting.
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