Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Antedates.
Antedates - as a verb
Be earlier in time; go back further
Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecede11forego10forgo9precede12predate10Establish something as being earlier relative to something else
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foredate12predate10Example Sentences
"The discovery of ancient artifacts antedates the establishment of the museum."
"The written record antedates the invention of printing."
"This document clearly antedates the new policy."
"The castle antedates the surrounding town by several centuries."
"The use of this word in English antedates its use in French."
Word Game Points
Is ANTEDATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antedates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANTEDATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is ANTEDATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, antedates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANTEDATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is ANTEDATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antedates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANTEDATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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