adjective Uncommon

prepaid

pree-PAYD

Prepaid (adjective) means Paid for in advance, before the goods or services are used. Example: “She bought a prepaid phone plan so there'd be no surprise bills.”

adjective

Paid for in advance, before the goods or services are used.

"She bought a prepaid phone plan so there'd be no surprise bills."

"Return the item using the prepaid shipping label."

How to use prepaid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlready paid for ahead of time.

Common pairings

prepaid card prepaid plan prepaid postage

Word forms

prepaids plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “prepaid” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

She bought a _____ phone plan so there'd be no surprise bills.

Rhymes for prepaid

aid maid laid paid said raid braid plaid Quaid afraid unsaid unpaid

See all rhymes for prepaid →

Frequently asked questions

What does “prepaid” mean?

The word “prepaid” means paid for in advance, before the goods or services are used. In plain terms, already paid for ahead of time.

How do you pronounce “prepaid”?

“Prepaid” is pronounced pree-PAYD (/pɹiːˈpeɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “prepaid” in a sentence?

Here is “prepaid” used in a sentence: “She bought a prepaid phone plan so there'd be no surprise bills.”

What part of speech is “prepaid”?

“Prepaid” is an adjective.

Is “prepaid” a common word?

“Prepaid” is an uncommon word in modern English.