Advanced English (2) • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'P'

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pre-eminent
adjective [before noun ] C2 formal • synonyms: outstanding, leading, foremost, distinguished • pre-eminent scholar/artist/leader; pre-eminent in a field/industry; pre-eminent status/position • freq in AmE: 3/10
The company is a pre-eminent force in renewable energy. | 2. The gallery features works by pre-eminent contemporary artists.
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wybitny, przodujący, czołowy
more important, skilled, or distinguished than others in a particular field; surpassing all others; outstanding
Firma jest czołowym graczem w branży energii odnawialnej. | 2. Galeria prezentuje dzieła wybitnych współczesnych artystów.
preemptively
adverb formal C2 • synonyms: proactively, preventively, in advance • act/respond/prevent/react preemptively; preemptively apologize/recall/book • freq in AmE: 4/10
The company preemptively recalled the product to avoid legal issues. | 2. He preemptively booked tickets, fearing they might sell out.
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z wyprzedzeniem, zapobiegawczo
in a way that is intended to prevent something from happening by acting before it occurs; proactively, in advance, often to avoid risk, conflict, or disadvantage
Firma zapobiegawczo wycofała produkt, by uniknąć problemów prawnych. | 2. Zarezerwował bilety z wyprzedzeniem, obawiając się, że się wyprzedadzą.
preventive
adjective [before noun ] C2 formal (also preventative) • synonyms: protective, precautionary, proactive • preventive care/measures/checks/treatment; preventive strategy • freq in AmE: 8/10
The doctor recommended a preventive check-up every six months.
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profilaktyczny, zapobiegawczy, prewencyjny
intended to stop something from happening, especially illness, damage, or danger; designed to reduce risk or avoid problems before they occur
Lekarz zalecił profilaktyczne badania co pół roku.
prior
adjective [before noun ] C1 formal • synonyms: previous, earlier, former • prior experience/knowledge/commitments; prior to something; years/days prior • freq in AmE: 7/10
She had no prior experience in marketing. | 2. Prior to the meeting, please review the agenda. | 3. They had met once, years prior.
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wcześniejszy, uprzedni, poprzedni
existing or coming before something else in time, order, or importance; earlier or previous
Nie miała wcześniejszego doświadczenia w marketingu. | 2. Przed spotkaniem proszę zapoznać się z agendą. | 3. Spotkali się raz, wiele lat wcześniej.
prior to (doing) something
collocation with prior adjective [before noun ] C1 formal • synonym: before • prior to doing something; prior to the event/deadline/start; prior to joining/leaving/acting • freq in AmE: 6/10
Prior to joining the company, she worked as a freelancer. | 2. Please submit your application prior to the deadline.
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przed (zrobieniem) czegoś, przed czymś, zanim
before a particular time or event; a formal equivalent of before
Zanim dołączyła do firmy, pracowała jako freelancerka. | 2. Proszę złożyć wniosek przed upływem terminu.
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