ap-

¹ American  

1. variant of ad- before p: appear.

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ap- ² American  

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

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AP ³ American  

Or A.P.

1. adjective phrase.

2. Trademark. Advanced Placement Program.

3. Air Police.

4. American plan.

5. antipersonnel.

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Ap. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Apostle.

2. Apothecaries'.

3. April.

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A/P ⁵ American  

Or a/p

1. account paid.

2. accounts payable.

3. authority to pay or purchase.

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a.p. ⁶ American  

abbreviation

1. additional premium.

2. author's proof.

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AP ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Air Police

2. Associated Press

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a.p. ² British  

abbreviation

1. obsolete (in prescriptions, etc) ante prandium

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ap ³ British  

/ æp /

prefix

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

   ap Thomas

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ap- ⁴ British  

prefix

1. a variant of apo-

   aphelion

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Etymology

Origin of a.p.²

Latin: before a meal

Origin of ap³

from Welsh mab son

Example Sentences

Speaking to the Gwleidydda podcast on BBC's Radio Cymru, ap Iorwerth said it was his party's "wish" to form a minority government made up of only Plaid ministers.

From BBC

Ap Iorwerth's interview with Gwleidydda was part of a series the podcast is doing with prominent figures from all the major parties.

From BBC

If his party wins the election, Rhun ap Iorwerth is hoping he can avoid both of the above options and run a minority government, where votes are agreed on a case by case basis.

From BBC

The court’s press office said Iglesias could potentially be taken in front of the Madrid-based court, which can try alleged crimes by Spanish citizens while they are abroad, AP reported.

From Los Angeles Times

He has sold more than 300 million records in more than a dozen languages and garnered numerous Grammy nominations for his work, according to AP.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• news service
• press agency
• wire service