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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Use of 'predate'

Hi

Is the use of predate natural here?

[Predate = take place before]

(--in casual spoken English)

Doesn't the incident predate her birthday? [Didn't the incident take place before her birthday?]

I'm sure Jack's death predates Sonia's. [Jack died before Sonia]

Thanks,

Tom

  

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That's correct English but not casual spoken English. The word 'predate' is somewhat formal.

— Clive

  • That's correct English but not casual spoken English.
  • The word 'predate' is somewhat formal.
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That's correct English but not casual spoken English.

The word 'predate' is somewhat formal.

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