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an·te·date
 antedate
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- pronunciation:
- aen
t
deIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
antedates, antedating, antedated |
| definition 1: |
to be earlier than; precede in time.
This vase antedates Christ.- synonyms:
- antecede, precede
- similar words:
- forerun, predate
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| definition 2: |
to affix an earlier date, as to a document or event; predate.
- synonyms:
- backdate, predate
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a date affixed to a document or event that is prior to its real date.
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