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ap-

1
  1. variant of ad- before p: appear.


ap-

2
  1. variant of apo- before a vowel or h: aphelion.

AP

3
or A.P.

Ap.

4

abbreviation for

  1. Apostle.
  2. Apothecaries'.
  3. April.

A/P

5
or a/p
  1. account paid.
  2. accounts payable.
  3. authority to pay or purchase.

a.p.

6

abbreviation for

  1. additional premium.
  2. author's proof.

AP

1

abbreviation for

  1. Air Police
  2. Associated Press
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a.p.

2

abbreviation for

  1. obsolete.
    (in prescriptions, etc) ante prandium
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ap

3

/ æp /

prefix

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

    ap Thomas

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ap-

4

prefix

  1. a variant of apo-

    aphelion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ap-1

Latin: before a meal

Origin of ap-2

from Welsh mab son
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Example Sentences

The purpose, per the AP, was “to shoot video content for podcasting,” in line with the industry trend of people watching videos of audio shows.

From Slate

The story itself is quaint by today’s standards: In August 1979, White House Press Secretary Jody Powell leaked a ridiculous story to the AP about Carter being confronted by a “berserk” looking rabbit while fishing in a small boat in the pond on his farm.

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The AP sent it out with a cartoon reenactment of the scene that showed a terrified-looking Carter swatting desperately at a raging human-sized bunny.

From Slate

The story, often accompanied by the AP drawing or other caricatures, was syndicated across the country with headlines like “‘Banzai Bunny’ attacks Carter on fishing trip,” “Carter Had to Fight Off Swimming Bunny,” and “Carter provides proof of ‘killer rabbit’ attack.”

From Slate

The discount retail chain was all set to close its stores, but on Friday announced that it had reached a deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to keep hundreds of its stores open, reports the AP.

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