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Emoji
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#451
🧑🎓
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anthropologist
/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/
noun
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a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
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The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community. |
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researcher, ethnologist, sociologist, archaeologist
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layman, non-expert
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cultural anthropologist, social anthropologist, renowned anthropologist
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#452
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antipodes
/ænˈtɪpədiːz/
noun
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places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
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Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other. |
at the antipodes |
at opposite ends or in direct contrast
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opposites, contrasts, counterparts, reverse, converse
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similarity, sameness, correspondence
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geographical antipodes, cultural antipodes, at the antipodes, antipodes of each other
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#453
🎶
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antiphony
/ænˈtɪfəni/
noun
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a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
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The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony. |
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responsorial, call-and-response, alternate singing, choral dialogue
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unison, monophony, solo
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practice antiphony, antiphony style, choral antiphony, sacred antiphony
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#454
🎵
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antiphon
/ˈæntɪfɒn/
noun
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a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
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The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn. |
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hymn, chant, psalm, anthem, canticle
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silence, muteness
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sing antiphon, antiphon verse, liturgical antiphon, Gregorian antiphon
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#455
😤
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antipathy
/ænˈtɪpəθi/
noun
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a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
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There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies. |
natural antipathy |
an inherent or instinctive dislike
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aversion, hostility, dislike, animosity, repugnance
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sympathy, affinity, fondness
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mutual antipathy, deep antipathy, natural antipathy, feel antipathy, antipathy toward
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#456
😠
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antipathize
/ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/
verb
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antipathized
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antipathized
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antipathizes
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antipathizing
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to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
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He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach. |
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dislike, oppose, reject, resist, abhor
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sympathize, like, support
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antipathize with, antipathize against, antipathize toward
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#457
⚖️
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antilogy
/ænˈtɪlədʒi/
noun
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A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
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The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy. |
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contradiction, inconsistency, paradox, conflict
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consistency, harmony, agreement
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logical antilogy, political antilogy, speech antilogy
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#458
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antidote
/ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/
noun
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A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
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The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom. |
antidote for boredom |
something that relieves or counteracts boredom
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cure, remedy, counteragent, neutralizer
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poison, toxin
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antidote for poison, natural antidote, effective antidote
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#459
☀️
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anticyclone
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/
noun
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A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
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An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region. |
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high-pressure system, fair weather system
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cyclone, storm, depression
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strong anticyclone, anticyclone effect, caused by an anticyclone
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#460
😕
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anticlimax
/ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/
noun
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A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
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The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story. |
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letdown, disappointment, bathos, collapse
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climax, high point, peak
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an anticlimax for, feel an anticlimax, disappointing anticlimax
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#461
😈
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antichrist
/ˈæntiˌkraɪst/
noun
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A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
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Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future. |
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opponent of Christ, deceiver, false messiah, adversary
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Christ, savior, believer
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rise of the Antichrist, fear the Antichrist, prophecy of the Antichrist
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#462
🤡
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antic
/ˈæntɪk/
noun
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a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
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The children laughed at the clown’s antics. |
antics of youth |
playful or silly behaviors typically done by young people
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prank, trick, joke, frolic, caper
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seriousness, solemnity
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comic antic, childish antic, silly antic
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#463
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anthropomorphous
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/
adjective
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having the form or attributes of a human
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The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human. |
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humanlike, humanoid, manlike, personified
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inhuman, abstract
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anthropomorphous form, anthropomorphous statue
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#464
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anthropomorphic
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
adjective
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attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
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The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs. |
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humanlike, personified, humanoid, symbolic
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nonhuman, inanimate
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anthropomorphic figure, anthropomorphic animal, anthropomorphic image
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#465
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anthropology
/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/
noun
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the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
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She decided to major in anthropology at university. |
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ethnology, sociology, archaeology, cultural studies
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non-science, ignorance
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cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, study of anthropology
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#466
📜
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antecedents
/ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
noun
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previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
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The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect. |
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predecessors, ancestors, forerunners, history, background
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descendants, successors
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criminal antecedents, family antecedents, historical antecedents, social antecedents
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#467
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anthropoid
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
adjective, noun
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Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
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The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape. |
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humanlike, manlike, primate, hominid
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nonhuman, inhuman
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anthropoid ape, anthropoid features, anthropoid form
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#468
🧑🌍
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anthropocentrism
/ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/
noun
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The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
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Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies. |
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human-centeredness, humanism, egocentrism, anthropism
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ecocentrism, biocentrism
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anthropocentric view, anthropocentric belief, challenge anthropocentrism
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#469
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anthracite
/ˈænθrəsaɪt/
noun
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A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
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The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source. |
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hard coal, stone coal, black diamond, mineral coal
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soft coal, lignite
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anthracite coal, anthracite mining, burn anthracite, anthracite industry
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#470
📚
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anthology
/ænˈθɒlədʒi/
noun
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A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
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She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology. |
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collection, compilation, selection, treasury, album
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single work, individual text
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poetry anthology, short story anthology, literary anthology, publish anthology
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#471
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anthem
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A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
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The national anthem was played before the football match. |
sing the anthem |
to show respect or unity by singing a ceremonial song
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hymn, chant, song, psalm, carol
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silence, quiet
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national anthem, patriotic anthem, anthem of praise, sing anthem
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#472
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anteroom
/ˈæntiruːm/
noun
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A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
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The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside. |
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lobby, vestibule, foyer, waiting room
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hall, chamber
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anteroom of the hall, small anteroom, anteroom reception
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#473
➡️
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anterior
/ænˈtɪriər/
adjective
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Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
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The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking. |
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front, forward, prior, preceding
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posterior, back
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anterior position, anterior view, anterior part
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#474
🤰
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antenatal
/ˌæntiˈneɪtl/
adjective
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Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
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She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy. |
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prenatal, pre-birth, maternity, maternal care
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postnatal, after-birth
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antenatal care, antenatal clinic, antenatal checkup
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#475
🌌
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antemundane
/ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/
adjective
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Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
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Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established. |
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pre-creation, primordial, pre-cosmic, ancient
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modern, post-creation
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antemundane chaos, antemundane existence, antemundane state
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#476
🌅
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antemeridian
/ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/
adjective
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Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
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She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours. |
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morning, forenoon, pre-noon, before midday
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afternoon, postmeridian
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antemeridian hours, antemeridian schedule, antemeridian activities
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#477
🦕
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antediluvian
/ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/
adjective
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extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
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His views on women are positively antediluvian. |
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outdated, archaic, obsolete, primitive, ancient
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modern, contemporary, current
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antediluvian beliefs, antediluvian customs, antediluvian ideas
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#478
📅
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antedated
/ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/
verb
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antedated
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antedated
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assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
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The letter was antedated to appear more official. |
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backdated, predated, preceded, misdated
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postdated, followed
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antedated letter, antedated agreement, antedated document
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#479
⏳
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antedate
/ˈæntɪdeɪt/
verb
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antedated
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antedated
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antedates
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antedating
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to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
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The manuscript antedates the modern printing press. |
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precede, predate, come before, foreshadow
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follow, succeed
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antedate history, document antedates, antedate the event
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#480
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antechamber
/ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/
noun
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a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
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The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall. |
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waiting room, vestibule, foyer, lobby
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main hall, chamber
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royal antechamber, palace antechamber, crowded antechamber
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