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pre-
pre- /priː/ prefix
 Language: Old French
 Origin: Latin prae-, from prae 'in front of, before'
1. before someone or something ⇨ ante-:
    pre-war (=before a war)
2. in preparation:
    a prearranged signal
    Preset the video.