Definition of "pre" []

• Before (something significant). (preposition)

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• "Bush-Cheney propagandists have been successful in being able to make the term pre-emptive war stick when in reality the issue is that of preventive war, which is clearly illegal under international law."
• "I'm a Spider-Man fan but let's not kid ourselves, Spider-Man 3 only achieved the title pre-TDK because of the quality of Spider-Man 2 coupled with the hype over Venom."
• "You've heard of the term pre-existing condition, but it may surprise you just how often it is used to deny people coverage."