26984 words

predates

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
to have existed or happened before another thing:

Examples:

These cave paintings predate any others which are known.
2
to kill and eat another animal:

Examples:

Some species of bat predate small mammals.
Possums will predate on baby birds and eggs.
3
to have existed or happened before another thing:

Examples:

These burial mounds predated the arrival of Europeans in North America.

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