Formed in Indian English from the prefix pre-, meaning before, and postpone. Merriam-Webster notes an older, now obsolete use from the 1500s meaning to set something before something else, while the modern Indian English use has been recorded for more than a century.
What does prepone mean?
In Indian English, prepone means to move a planned event to an earlier time.
Is prepone a real English word?
Yes. Prepone is an established Indian English word used in everyday, official, and professional contexts.
What is the opposite of prepone?
The direct opposite is postpone, which means to move something to a later time.
Is prepone used outside India?
It may be understood elsewhere, but it is most strongly associated with Indian English. Bring forward or move up is often more familiar in other varieties.
How is prepone pronounced?
In General American pronunciation, prepone is /ˌpriˈpoʊn/, with the main stress on the second syllable.
What is the -ing form of prepone?
The -ing form is preponing, with the final e removed.