ante
1. [ verb ] (games) place one's stake, in a poker game
Related terms: bet_on card_game
2. [ adjective ] (prefix) prior to or before in time
Examples:

"`ante' is a prefix in the word `antenatal'"

Related terms: antecedent
3. [ adjective ] (prefix) in front of or before in space
Examples:

"`ante' is a prefix in the word `anteroom'"

Related terms: front
4. [ noun ] (in poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot
Related terms: stake poker
Similar spelling:   ant
  Anette
  anode
  Anita
  Annett
  and
  Annette
  Annetta
  anti
  annoyed
  Andy
  Ando