preconquer
preconquer · preconquers · preconquered · preconquering
To conquer beforehandTo conquer beforehand.
Meaning
1 senses(rare)To conquer beforehand.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England cleMid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Fuller (1607/8–1661), Church of England clergyman. From pre- + conquer.
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Forms
preconquers, preconquering, preconquered, preconquered| Base form | preconquer · to preconquer |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | preconquers |
| Present participle | preconquering |
| Past simple | preconquered |
| Past participle | preconquered |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedpreconquest
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle