Definitions

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  • verb India To reschedule to a time earlier than the current scheduled time.

Etymologies

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From pre- and postpone. See also Latin praepōno ("to place before")

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Examples

  • Take the word, "prepone," the opposite of postpone, which most other English speakers have never heard of.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Actually, the question should be why there isn't any word 'prepone' in British English.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • So if you were going to buy a home or a car in the near future, it makes sense to prepone your borrowing and go in for the current teaser schemes with their safety of fixed rates for at least 2-3 years.

    Daily News & Analysis 2010

  • "We hope the ECB will be able to prepone their domestic tournament and be able to participate by making this minor adjustment to their schedule," Modi told Cricinfo.

    Cricinfo news from Cricinfo 2010

  • "We hope the ECB will be able to prepone their domestic tournament and be able to participate by making this minor adjustment to their schedule," Modi told Cricinfo.

    Cricinfo news from Cricinfo 2010

  • Considering the severe heat wave conditions, the meeting also decided to prepone the timings of the relief work to 6 am from 3 pm which includes one hour rest time.

    The Times of India 2010

  • Considering the severe heat wave conditions, the meeting also decided to prepone the timings of the relief work to 6 am from 3 pm which includes one hour rest time.

    The Times of India 2010

  • I want to knw how can i prepone my menses so that it does nt collide with my marriage date.?

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2010

  • It also decided to prepone the timing of the drought relief work to 6 am from 3 pm.

    The Times of India 2010

  • It also decided to prepone the timing of the drought relief work to 6 am from 3 pm.

    The Times of India 2010

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  • In India, prepone means to bring something forward, ie. antonym of postpone.

    February 4, 2008

  • Quite logical, really!

    February 4, 2008

  • So what you get would be a preposition and what you do would be a preponement?

    February 5, 2008

  • To reschedule to an earlier time; opposite of postpone. It is commonly used in India, but not in U.S.

    June 9, 2009

  • Prepone is an antonym for postpone. It refers to holding an event earlier than planned.

    "We had to prepone the baby shower when Mary was put on bed rest."

    July 9, 2009