1. plural of prep; preparatory school students or graduates
Usage: informal
2. plural of prep; prepositions
Usage: grammar

1. third person singular present of prep; prepares or makes ready
Usage: informal

Examples

• The preps at the boarding school wore blazers and ties.
• Many preps go on to attend Ivy League universities.
• Students often struggle with preps like ‘through’ and ‘among’.
• The grammar book lists common preps and their uses.
• She preps the vegetables before cooking dinner.
• The team preps for the championship game every day.
• He always preps his materials the night before class.