How to Pronounce Antedates

To pronounce "antedates", say ANT-ed-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

ANT-ed-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “antedates”

"antedates" has 4 syllables: ant-ed-at-es.

What does antedates mean?

verb

  1. To occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.
  2. To assign a date to a document or action earlier than the actual date; to backdate.

Synonyms

backdateforedatepredate

Antonyms

overdatepostdate

Related words

predateforedateantecedeprecedeforegopredatesantecededpredated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "antedates"?▾

"Antedates" has 4 syllables: ant · ed · at · es.

What does "antedates" mean?▾

Antedates: To occur before an event or time; to exist further back in time.

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