What is another word for ab?

Common synonyms for ab include artiumbaccalaurens, ab, typeab, abdominalmuscle, av.

What is the opposite of ab?

Antonyms of ab include on, above, over, upon, atop.

Synonyms for

Ab

Prefix / æb / / ˈeɪˈbi: / Another word for ab — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'ab' does not have a definition on its own, but it can be used as a prefix meaning 'away from' or 'not'.

Synonyms & similar words

artiumbaccalaurens ab typeab abdominalmuscle av bachelorofarts abdominal ba groupab anti- de- dis- un- non- in- im- il- ir- mis- mal- contra- counter- contra- opposing negating reversing nullifying

Synonyms by register

Formal

off away from beneath under

Informal

off away from

Antonyms

on above over upon atop

Common collocations

ab initio
ab horribile
ab extra
ab intra
ab absurdo
ab ovo

Word family

adverb away

Usage note

The word 'ab' is a Latin prefix meaning 'away from' or 'off'. It is rarely used as a standalone word in modern English, but appears in specific Latin phrases.

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