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ANTEDATES

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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)
antecede11forego10forgo9precede12predate10

Establish something as being earlier relative to something else

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foredate12predate10

Example 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."
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Word Game Points

Is ANTEDATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, antedates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
ANTEDATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ANTEDATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, antedates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ANTEDATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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