1
: a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot
The dealer called for a dollar ante.
anted; anteing
: pay up
—usually used with up
The dealer waited until everyone had anted up before he dealt the cards.
1
a
: prior : earlier
antedate
b
: anterior : forward
anteroom
2
: prior to : earlier than
antediluvian
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