Ap Definition & Meaning

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British

Etymology

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Synonyms AP 1 American Or A.P.

1. adjective phrase.

2. Trademark. Advanced Placement Program.

3. Air Police.

4. American plan.

5. antipersonnel.

Ap. 2 American

abbreviation

1. Apostle.

2. Apothecaries'.

3. April.

A/P 3 American Or a/p

1. account paid.

2. accounts payable.

3. authority to pay or purchase.

ap- 4 American

1. variant of ad- before p: appear.

ap- 5 American

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

a.p. 6 American

abbreviation

1. additional premium.

2. author's proof.

AP 1 British

abbreviation

1. Air Police

2. Associated Press

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 a.p. 2 British

abbreviation

1. obsolete (in prescriptions, etc) ante prandium

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 ap 3 British / æp /

prefix

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

   ap Thomas

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 ap- 4 British

prefix

1. a variant of apo-

   aphelion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of a.p.2

Latin: before a meal

Origin of ap3

from Welsh mab son

Example Sentences

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In his speech on Friday Ap Iorwerth said he would focus his government on a "clear set of priorities - on doing the basics better, so that we can really improve people's lives in ways that matter".

From BBC

But ap Iorwerth struck a note of caution in his speech, saying that his party was "not looking to do the impossible" if he became the next Welsh first minister.

From BBC

In an effort to show how serious Plaid was taking the challenge, ap Iorwerth said the "enormity" of the task ahead of them can "all feel daunting at times".

From BBC

Ap Iorwerth said the announcement was not a sign of "complacency" from the party ahead of the election, but showed it was making preparations to govern.

From BBC

Ap Iorwerth also said a Plaid government "would be unequivocally and unapologetically pro-business and pro-prosperity".

From BBC

Related Words

• news service
• press agency
• wire service

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