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| prep [ prep ] |
noun (plural preps) |
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1. preparation: preparation for an activity
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2. education
Same as preparatory school (sense 1)
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3. education
Same as preppyn (sense 2)
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4. U.K. education
Same as preparation (sense 5) (sense 6)
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verb (past and past participle prepped, present participle prep·ping, 3rd person present singular preps) |
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1. intransitive verb prepare for something: to study or train for an examination, sporting event, or other activity
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informal
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2. transitive verb medicine prepare somebody for surgery: to make a patient ready for an operation or other hospital procedure
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informal
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3. transitive verb graphic arts prepare something for painting: to prime a surface for painting
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4. intransitive verb attend private secondary school: to attend a preparatory school
  prepped at Groton
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adjective |
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preparatory: serving as preparation
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informal
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| [Mid-19th century. Shortening of preparation] |
