ANTEDATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

be earlier in time

Example: go back further; Stone tools precede bronze tools

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

establish something as being earlier relative to something else

Synonyms

Antecede, Forego, Foredate, Forgo, Antedate

Antonyms

Postdate

🔗 Related Words

ante – A related word in the same word family.

date – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Place names often preserve ancient languages long after the people who spoke them are gone.

➡️ Words that Start with AN

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Words that End with TE ⬅️

Vanadate Vanadinite Vanillite Variate Variegate Vaticinate Vellicate Veloute Venerate Ventilate Vermiculate Vermiculite