Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Predates.
Predates - as a verb
Prey on or hunt for
Example: "These mammals predate certain eggs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prey9raven8Be earlier in time; go back further
Example: "Stone tools precede bronze tools"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antecede11antedate9forego10forgo9precede12Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
postdate11Come before
Example: "Most english adjectives precede the noun they modify"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
precede12Establish something as being earlier relative to something else
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
antedate9foredate12Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
postdate11Predates - as a noun
A publication, such as a newspaper or magazine, that is issued with a printed date later than the date of issue.
Example Sentences
"The discovery of ancient fossils predates the existence of humans."
"The use of stone tools predates the invention of metal tools."
"The construction of Stonehenge predates the invention of the wheel."
"The ancient civilization of Sumer predates the Egyptian civilization."
"The invention of the printing press predates modern technology."
Word Game Points
Is PREDATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, predates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PREDATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is PREDATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, predates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPREDATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PREDATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, predates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREDATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
