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ap-

1
  1. variant of ad- before p: appear.


ap-

2
  1. variant of apo- before a vowel or h: aphelion.

AP

3
or A.P.

Ap.

4

abbreviation for

  1. Apostle.
  2. Apothecaries'.
  3. April.

A/P

5
or a/p
  1. account paid.
  2. accounts payable.
  3. authority to pay or purchase.

a.p.

6

abbreviation for

  1. additional premium.
  2. author's proof.

AP

1

abbreviation for

  1. Air Police
  2. Associated Press


ap

2

/ æp /

prefix

  1. son of: occurring as part of some surnames of Welsh origin

    ap Thomas

ap-

3

prefix

  1. See apo-
    a variant of apo-

    aphelion

a.p.

4

abbreviation for

  1. obsolete.
    (in prescriptions, etc) ante prandium

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ap-1

from Welsh mab son

Origin of ap-2

Latin: before a meal

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Example Sentences

Top Defense Department officials told the A.P. that the drug is a last resort for troops.

Though I say it that shouldn't, my officers and men of the A.P. were just about as good as they're made!

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