Synonyms of pre-Knext

Examples of pre-K in a Sentence

attends pre-K
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The microschool serves children pre-K through high school. Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 Three of Kuhlman’s students at Valley View—including Liam, who was enrolled in the pre-K program—are now in Dilley. Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026 Rennie Center data shows district pre-K enrollment in 2025 just over 2019 enrollment across Massachusetts. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 The data shows steeper drops among the youngest students in pre-K through 3rd grades. Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoman, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pre-K

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pre-K was in 1977

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“Pre-K.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-K. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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