“Pre-choice and pre-life are political positions.”
Confusables Entry 1066 / 1350 60-second read
Pre- vs. Pro-
Before (in time) versus forward or in favour of.
The comparisoni
“Pro-choice and pro-life are political positions.”
The ruleii
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PRE- = before. PRO- = in favour of.
PRE- is a time prefix (preview, preheat, prenatal). PRO- means forward or for (progress, project) or in favour of (pro-choice, pro-union).
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Pre = earlier. Pro = in favour.