pre-'emptively
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pre-emptive (prɪˈɛmptɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, involving, or capable of pre-emption |
| 2. | bridge (of a high bid) made to shut out opposition bidding |
| 3. | military designed to reduce or destroy an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it: a pre-emptive strike |
| pre-'emptively | |
| —adv | |
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Pre-'emptively
is always a great word to know.
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| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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