pre-work
|pre/work|
B2
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/priː-wɜrk/
🇬🇧
/priː-wɜːk/
preliminary tasks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-work' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'work' meaning 'activity involving mental or physical effort.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-work' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'work' to describe tasks done before the main work.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tasks done before work,' and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
tasks or activities completed before the main work begins.
The pre-work for the project involved extensive research.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42