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Confusables Entry 1066 / 1350 60-second read

Pre- vs. Pro-

Before (in time) versus forward or in favour of.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Pre-choice and pre-life are political positions.

✓ Correct

Pro-choice and pro-life are political positions.

The ruleii

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.

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