pre-fight
|pre/fight|
B2
/priːˈfaɪt/
before a fight
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-fight' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'fight', which comes from Old English 'feohtan', meaning 'to fight'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-fight' combines the prefix 'pre-' with 'fight', a word that has been in use since Old English times.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'fight' meant 'to engage in combat', and 'pre-fight' has always referred to the period before such engagement.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the period or activities before a fight or combat.
The pre-fight press conference was intense.
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Last updated: 2025/01/23 01:32