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Meaning of Prior
The primary meaning of the word "Prior" refers to something that happens or exists before something else in time or order.
Etymology of Prior
The word "Prior" originates from the Latin word "prior", meaning "former" or "previous", which is the comparative form of "prius", meaning "before"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to denote something that precedes or has precedence over something else
Synonyms
previously
earlier
beforehand
priorly
beforehand
formerly
in advance
beforehand
ahead
initially
first
initially
at the outset
at the start
from the beginning
antecedently
anteriorly
beforehand
precursively
proleptically
formerly
once
previously
heretofore
hitherto
erst
erstwhile
whilom
before
prior
antecedent
preceding
previous
earlier
ex ante
a priori
ahead of time
in anticipation
beforehand
afore
aforetime
Definitions
- Referring to an earlier time or period
- Having a higher rank or precedence
- Existing or done before something else
- In logic, a priori knowledge or reasoning is independent of experience
Usage Examples
- The company will prioritize the prior orders before taking new ones
- The prior owner of the house had renovated the kitchen
- The prior consent of the board is required for any major changes
- The prior knowledge of the subject is essential for understanding the new concepts
Antonyms
later
subsequent
following
succeeding
next
after
afterwards
subsequently
later
posterior
succeeding
coming
ensuing
successive
after
later
posterior
following
next
latter
after
subsequent
succeeding
later