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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

preparatives

/ˌprɛpəˈreɪtɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does preparatives mean?

noun

Words or phrases used to indicate the time or circumstances of an action, such as 'before', 'after', or 'by'.

Example

"The use of preparatives in the sentence 'I will meet you before the meeting' helps to clarify the timing of the action."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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