What is the prefix ante?
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Asked by: Debra Dominguez
prefix. Definition of ante- (Entry 3 of 3) 1a : prior : earlier antedate. b : anterior : forward anteroom. 2 : prior to : earlier than antediluvian.
What is anti and ante?
“Ante” is an actual word – and curiously comes from Latin for “before” – just like the Italian “anti” did in “antipasto”. It can be a noun – being an opening stake you place down before the start of a poker hand, or similar game. In the US especially, it is also be a verb – to “ante up” in a game.
What is an example of ante?
An example of someone who has to ante is a player who wants to enter a poker game and who puts $100 on the table to do so. The definition of an ante is the chosen amount that is gambled by each player at the beginning of a poker game. An example of an ante in poker may be a beginning amount of $200.
What words have the prefix anti?
Full list of words from this list:
- antithesis. exact opposite. …
- antipathy. a feeling of intense dislike. …
- antibiotic. a substance used to kill microorganisms and cure infections. …
- anticlimax. a disappointing decline after a previous rise. …
- antidote. …
- antiseptic. …
- antisocial. …
- antihero.
IS ANTI a prefix or a root?
The origin of the prefix anti- and its variant ant- is an ancient Greek word which meant “against” or “opposite.” These prefixes appear in numerous English vocabulary words, such as antifreeze, antidote, antonym, and antacid.
What does the prefix nulli mean?
none
a combining form meaning “none,” “null”: nullipara.
