Simple meaning
What does Prior mean?
Prior means earlier.
Dictionary definition
Prior means happening earlier in time or order.
Example sentences
Prior in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what prior means.
medium
The reading passage used prior in a sentence that showed its meaning clearly.
hard
Using prior helped make our writing more precise in an academic context.
Synonyms
Words like Prior
earlierRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
previousRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
formerRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
laterHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
followingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Prior word family
Base word
prior
adjective
prior
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does prior mean?
Prior means prior means earlier.
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