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antedate Antonyms
Opposite of antedate
Because the opposite of antedate shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To precede in time or come before something else chronologically.
Usage Example
"These ancient stone ruins postdate the arrival of Roman settlers by several centuries."
Strongest
postdate
follow
succeed
• verb (Context 2)
To assign an earlier date to a document, contract, or check than the actual date on which it was written or executed.
Usage Example
"The firm refused to postdate the insurance policy to cover the prior accident."
Strongest
postdate
Strong
overdate
• noun (Context 3)
A date assigned to a document, event, or check that is earlier than the actual date of its creation or occurrence.
Usage Example
"The auditor noticed an irregular postdate on the signed agreement."
Strongest
postdate
Similar words to antedate
Words similar to antedate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
backdate
predate
precede
foredate
forerun
forego
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Antedate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/antedate