Word Network: pre

Earlier than in time; in front of.

To move forward in position, or to make progress in a process or development. It can also refer to money paid before it is due or an approach made toward someone.

Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. It is frequently used to describe a previous arrangement or knowledge that someone has before a specific point in time.

Something that happens near the beginning of a period of time or before the expected time. It is commonly used to describe waking up, arriving at a location, or the first stages of an event.