prepaid
|pre/paid|
🇺🇸
/priːˈpeɪd/
🇬🇧
/ˌpriːˈpeɪd/
(prepay)
pay in advance
Etymology
'prepaid' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'pay', which comes from Latin 'pacare', meaning 'to appease or satisfy'.
'Prepaid' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'pay', forming a term used in modern English to describe something paid for in advance.
Initially, it meant 'to pay before receiving a service or product', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'prepay'.
She prepaid her hotel room to avoid any hassle during check-in.
Adjective 1
paid for in advance.
The prepaid phone plan offers unlimited calls and texts.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45