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postdate Antonyms
Opposite of postdate
Because the opposite of postdate 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 occur, exist, or be created at a time later than another historical event, period, or artifact.
Usage Example
"Radiocarbon analysis confirmed that the upper stone walls predate the original timber foundation by two centuries."
Strongest
predate
antedate
precede
Strong
forerun
• verb (Context 2)
To mark a check, contract, or document with a date later than the actual date on which it is written or signed.
Usage Example
"The tenant asked if he could backdate the rent check until his paycheck cleared on Friday."
Strongest
backdate
antedate
predate
• noun (Context 3)
A date affixed to a document or financial instrument that is later than the actual date on which it was executed.
Usage Example
"The auditor noticed a three-week antedate on the invoice and requested clarification from the billing department."
Strongest
antedate
backdate
Similar words to postdate
Words similar to postdate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
succeed
foredate
follow
overdate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Postdate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/postdate