(grammar) A phrase containing both a preposition and its object or complement; may be used as an adjunct or a modifier.

(grammar) In some languages, such as French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, a contraction of a preposition and an article, e.g. au in French (a contraction of à and le).

Having greater or the greatest weight, quantity, importance or force.

(transitive) To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight. / (transitive) To overpower by stronger or moral power. / (transitive, obsolete) To cause to prefer; to incline; to decide.

To pay in advance, or beforehand

Chiefly followed by by or with: to preoccupy (someone) in an emotional or mental way, so as to preclude other things.

(obsolete) Greater physical weight. / (specifically, weaponry, historical) The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them.

Tending to invite favor; attracting confidence, favor, esteem, or love; attractive / (archaic) Causing prejudice.

Preoccupation; having possession beforehand. / A preconceived opinion, or previous impression; bias, prejudice.

(transitive) To enclose in packaging prior to sale.