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- [fawr-deyt, fohr-]
- /fɔrˈdeɪt, foʊr-/
- /fˈɔːdeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fawr-deyt, fohr-]
- /fɔrˈdeɪt, foʊr-/
Definitions of foredate word
- verb with object foredate to antedate. 1
- noun foredate (transitive) To date before the true time; to antedate. 1
- verb foredate to date (e.g. a cheque) before the actual date, 0
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Origin of foredate
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; fore- + date1
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Parts of speech for Foredate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foredate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
foredate usage trend in Literature
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