prep — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Preparation.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   There was a bit of prep to set the drill press up for the operation. First, the table had to be rotated 90 degrees. Next, I had to set up a fence to cut each tenon exactly on center.

2. A preparatory race or workout.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

3. A prep school.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Informal

4. A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Informal

5. A student or graduate of a prep school, a preppy. A person using the styles and mannerisms (especially in terms of fashion) associated with prep students.

   Usage

   • US usage
   • Countable
   • Derogatory
   • Informal
   • Slang
   • Uncountable

6. Homework; work set to do outside class time.

   Usage

   • UK usage
   • Uncountable

7. Nursery school; preschool.

   Usage

   • Australia
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

8. Preparatory level; the last two levels or the fourth and fifth years of preschool; the two levels before first grade.

   Usage

   • Philippines
   • Countable
   • Uncountable

Verb

1. To prepare.

   Usage

   • Informal
   • Transitive

   Synonyms

   prep up

   Examples

   prep someone for something

Noun

1. preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

   Synonyms

   preparation

   Broader terms

   school assignmentschoolworkhomework