Prep

Pronunciation: /prɛp/

Definitions of prep

noun a shortened form of the word 'preparatory school'

Example Sentences

A1 I need to do some prep before the party tonight.

A2 She always does a lot of prep work before starting a new project.

B1 The chef spent hours doing food prep for the busy weekend ahead.

B2 Effective prep is key to success in any endeavor.

C1 His meticulous prep work paid off when the event went off without a hitch.

C2 The prep for the expedition took months of planning and organization.

Examples of prep in a Sentence

formal She spent hours in the library to prep for her upcoming exam.

informal I need to prep for my job interview tomorrow.

slang I gotta prep for the party tonight.

figurative He decided to prep himself mentally before facing the difficult conversation.

Grammatical Forms of prep

• past tense: prepped
• plural: preps
• comparative: more prep
• superlative: most prep
• present tense: prep
• future tense: will prep
• perfect tense: have prepped
• continuous tense: is prepping
• singular: prep
• positive degree: prep
• infinitive: to prep
• gerund: prepping
• participle: prepped

Origin and Evolution of prep

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'prep' originated as a shortened form of the word 'preparation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'prep' has come to be commonly used in informal contexts to refer to preparing for an event or situation, such as 'prepping for a test' or 'prepping for a party'.