pre-paid — paid for in advance before using a service or product
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: paid for in advance before using a service or product
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːˈpeɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother loves her prepaid phone because she never gets surprise bills.
- The prepaid parking meter only accepts coins, not credit cards.
- I bought a prepaid gift card so my teenage nephew can't overspend online.
pre-paid
ADJECTIVE[/ˌpriːˈpeɪd/]
paid for in advance before using a service or product
payment made in advance before using a service or product
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound word formed from the prefix 'pre-' (meaning before) and 'paid' (past participle of pay). The term gained widespread use in the 20th century with the development of telecommunications services, particularly to describe payment systems where fees are collected in advance.
Breakdown
pre- (before, in advance) + paid (past participle of the verb 'pay', meaning having transferred money as payment).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother loves her prepaid phone because she never gets surprise bills.”
“The prepaid parking meter only accepts coins, not credit cards.”
“I bought a prepaid gift card so my teenage nephew can't overspend online.”
“The company offers both prepaid and postpaid mobile plans.”
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