Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antepast

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
an-tepast
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A foretaste.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

From ante- + Latin pastus (“pasture, food”). Compare repast and Italian antipasto.

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What does antepast mean?
A foretaste.
Where does antepast come from?
From ante- + Latin pastus (“pasture, food”). Compare repast and Italian antipasto.

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