ap-

¹

1. variant of ad- before p: appear.

ap-

²

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

AP

³

Or A.P.

1. adjective phrase.

2. Trademark.,  Advanced Placement Program.

3. Air Police.

4. American plan.

5. antipersonnel.

Ap.

⁴

abbreviation

1. Apostle.

2. Apothecaries'.

3. April.

A/P

⁵

Or a/p

1. account paid.

2. accounts payable.

3. authority to pay or purchase.

a.p.

⁶

abbreviation

1. additional premium.

2. author's proof.

AP

¹

abbreviation

1. Air Police

2. Associated Press

a.p.

²

abbreviation

1. obsolete,  (in prescriptions, etc) ante prandium

ap

³

/ æp /

prefix

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

   ap Thomas

ap-

⁴

prefix

1. a variant of apo-

   aphelion

Word History and Origins

Origin of ap-¹

Latin: before a meal

Origin of ap-²

from Welsh mab son

Example Sentences

Kevin Guthrie, the executive director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, estimated late last week that Alligator Alcatraz was "probably going to be down to 0 individuals within a few days", according to an e-mail exchange seen by media outlets, including the AP and New York Times.

From BBC

One of AP's regional editors, Abby Sewell, said Dagga leaves behind a son who was evacuated from Gaza earlier in the war.

From BBC

The Israeli military said the Houthi strike had been the first use of such bombs by the Iran-backed Houthis during the current conflict with Israel, local media and the AP reported.

From BBC

Poupel has previously worked with Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and racing legend AP McCoy, as well as treating horses.

From BBC

He noted the absurdity of sweeping into the category of pornographic material many books that “are classics, modern award winners, and tested on AP exams.”

From Slate

Related Words

• news service 
• press agency 
• wire service