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Pre vs Ante - What's the difference?

pre | ante |

In lang=en terms the difference between pre and ante

is that pre is to precum, to pre-ejaculate while ante is in poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.

As a preposition pre

is before (something significant).

pre

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) , see (pre-)

Preposition

(English prepositions)
  • Before (something significant).
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    Etymology 2

    Abbreviated from (precum).

    Noun

    (-)
  • (slang) Precum, Cowper's fluid, pre-ejaculate.

    • Verb

  • (slang) To precum, to pre-ejaculate.

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    ante

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A price or cost, as in up the ante.
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  • (poker) In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot before dealing the cards.

    • See also

    * penny ante * up the ante

    Verb

  • To pay the ante in poker. Often used ante up .
  • To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.

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