English words starting with P

To form a judgment or opinion about someone or something before having enough information or before a proper trial.

A judgment or decision formed before the facts are fully known or considered.

An unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge.

Having an unreasonable dislike of or preference for someone or something, especially based on personal opinions or feelings rather than facts.

causing harm or a negative effect; detrimental.

Relating to or characteristic of the time or state before the Fall of humankind; innocent and unspoiled.

A high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or an abbot.

A preliminary examination, especially in a university.

In a manner that precedes or prepares for the main action, event, or business; as an initial or introductory step.

happening before a more important action or event

Preliminary examinations, especially those qualifying for a higher degree or for a more advanced course of study.

Relating to a society or culture that has not developed the use of writing.

To load something in advance, especially software or data into a computer's memory before it is needed.

Loaded or installed in advance.

an action or event that happens before another more important one and forms an introduction to it

Made or prepared in advance, before being sold or used.

Relating to or denoting a condition that has the potential to develop into a malignant disease, such as cancer.

Relating to the time before marriage.

happening or done before the usual or expected time

happening or done before the usual or expected time

the state of happening or being born before the expected or normal time.

Relating to the period of study or preparation undertaken before entering medical school.

To think about or plan something carefully before doing it, especially a crime.

(of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.

The act of thinking about or planning something (especially a crime) before doing it.

Relating to or occurring in the period just before menstruation.

First in importance, order, or position; leading.

the first public performance of a film, play, or other work.

The position or period of office of a prime minister.

A statement or idea that forms the basis for a theory, argument, or line of reasoning and is assumed to be true.

An amount to be paid for an insurance policy.

having a high price that reflects superior quality, exclusivity, or a brand's prestige.

(of a substance, especially a fuel or a drink) mixed or prepared in advance.

A feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen.

Giving a warning or feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen.

relating to the period before birth.

Relating to the period before marriage.

The state of constantly thinking or worrying about something.

thinking or worrying about something so much that you do not pay attention to other things

To be the main thought in someone's mind, causing them to think about it continuously.

relating to or occurring in the period before a surgical operation.

To decide or arrange something in advance, often by a divine or seemingly inevitable power.

The work of preparing for something, especially schoolwork or a medical operation.

A private school that prepares students for college or university.

(of food or goods) prepared and wrapped in advance of sale.

paid for in advance

The action or process of making something ready for use or consideration.

done in order to get ready for something else; serving as preparation.

To make something ready for use or consideration.

Made ready for use or consideration.

the state of being ready or willing to do something, especially for a difficult situation.

A person or thing that makes something ready for use or consideration.

To pay for something before you receive it or use it.

An amount of money that is paid before it is due or before a service is received.

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.

greater in number, influence, or importance

To be greater in number, influence, or importance; to predominate.

a word or group of words, such as 'in', 'from', 'to', 'out of', and 'on behalf of', used before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time, or method.

Relating to or functioning as a preposition.

Attractive, appealing, or creating a favorable impression.

completely contrary to reason or common sense; absurd or ridiculous.

In a way that is contrary to reason or common sense; absurdly or ridiculously.

Relating to or characteristic of a style or appearance associated with students at expensive private schools, typically marked by neat, classic, and conservative clothing.

The work done in planning and preparing for a project, especially a film, video, or theatrical production, before full-scale production begins.

Relating to or in the period of childhood just before the onset of puberty.

A story or film containing events that precede those of an existing work.

to record (sound or images) in advance, before broadcasting or using them.

(of sound or moving pictures) recorded in advance so that they can be broadcast or played later.

relating to or occurring in the period before a formal referral, especially in an educational or medical context.

A thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist.

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

to be a sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen

A condition of the eye, typically occurring in middle and old age, in which the lens loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects clearly up close.

An elder in a Presbyterian church, or in early Christian churches.

Relating to a Protestant Christian denomination governed by elders of equal rank.

The house of a Roman Catholic parish priest.

Relating to the time in a child's life before they are old enough to go to school.

Of or relating to the period of a child's life before they are old enough to attend school, typically from birth to about five years old.

Of an age suitable for attending preschool; typically between the ages of about two and five.

a child who is old enough to attend preschool but has not yet started primary school.

The ability to know what will or might happen in the future; foresight.

Knowing or appearing to know about things before they happen

in a way that shows knowledge of events before they happen; with foresight.

to say what medical treatment someone should have

Officially set down as a rule or course of action to be followed.

(of a medical practitioner) advising and authorizing the use of a medicine or treatment for someone

An official written order from a doctor that allows someone to get a medicine or treatment.

A drug that can only be obtained with a written order from a doctor or other qualified medical practitioner.

(of a medicine) available for sale only with a written order from a doctor or other qualified medical practitioner.

Relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method.

happening or done before the regular season of a sport

The state or fact of being in a particular place at a particular time.

Existing or occurring now.

Belonging to or occurring in the time now or very recently passed; modern, current.

A verb form or a set of verb forms that typically express an action or state in the present time and that in English can also express future time

Acceptable in appearance or fit to be seen by other people.

The act of formally giving something to someone, especially at a ceremony.

relating to the way something is shown, explained, or performed to an audience.

showed or offered something for others to see or consider.

a person who introduces or hosts a television or radio program.

A feeling that something, especially something unpleasant, is going to happen; a foreboding.

In a short time; soon.

A formal statement of a case to a court, especially by a grand jury.

The quality or state of existing or occurring in the present moment; immediacy.

The act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition.

a person who advocates for the preservation of historic buildings, monuments, or natural environments.

A substance used to prevent food or other materials from decaying or spoiling.

To keep something in its original state or in good condition.

Kept in its original state or in good condition over a long period.

A person or thing that preserves something, especially food.

keeping something in its original state or in good condition

To set or adjust something in advance.

to be in charge of a formal event, meeting, or ceremony

The job of being president, or the period of time during which someone is president.

The elected head of a republican state.

A person who has been elected president but has not yet formally taken office.

affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread

Relating to a president or presidency.

in a manner relating to or befitting a president

a person who presides over a meeting, ceremony, or other event.