Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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premise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
preamble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
premise (noun) | preamble (noun) |
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a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn | a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution (usually explaining its purpose) |
premise (verb) | preamble (verb) |
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take something as preexisting and given | make a preliminary introduction, usually to a formal document |
set forth beforehand, often as an explanation | |
furnish with a preface or introduction |