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PREDATES

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Predates.

Predates - as a verb

Prey on or hunt for

Example: "These mammals predate certain eggs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preyraven

Be earlier in time; go back further

Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecedeantedateforegoforgoprecede
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
postdate

Come before

Example: "Most english adjectives precede the noun they modify"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precede

Establish something as being earlier relative to something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antedateforedate
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
postdate

Predates - as a noun

A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.

Example Sentences

"The discovery of ancient fossils predates the existence of humans."
"The use of stone tools predates the invention of metal tools."
"The construction of Stonehenge predates the invention of the wheel."
"The ancient civilization of Sumer predates the Egyptian civilization."
"The invention of the printing press predates modern technology."
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Word Game Points

Is PREDATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, predates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREDATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is PREDATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, predates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREDATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PREDATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, predates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREDATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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