preempted

pre·empt

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-empt]
- /priˈɛmpt/

Definitions of preempted word

verb with object preempted to occupy (land) in order to establish a prior right to buy. 1
verb with object preempted to acquire or appropriate before someone else; take for oneself; arrogate: a political issue preempted by the opposition party. 1
verb with object preempted to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant: The special newscast preempted the usual television program. 1
verb without object preempted Bridge. to make a preemptive bid. 1
verb without object preempted to forestall or prevent (something anticipated) by acting first; preclude; head off: an effort to preempt inflation. 1
noun preempted Bridge. a preemptive bid. 1

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Origin of preempted

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50, Americanism; back formation from preemption

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Parts of speech for Preempted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preempted

preempted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for preempted

adj preempted

diverted — to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.

verb preempted

commandeered — Simple past tense and past participle of commandeer.
expropriated — Simple past tense and past participle of expropriate.
forestalled — Simple past tense and past participle of forestall.

All 4 Synonyms of preempted