Prior meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Prior’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Prior’ pronunciation= praia, pri(ə)r
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Prior meaning in English
1. ‘Prior’ means something that has already happened or something that already exists.
2. One who comes before or comes at the beginning.
✔ ‘Prior’ as a Noun means a high-ranking member of a religious monastery.
| Prior- English meaning |
| Adjective |
| before |
| first |
| of earlier |
| in advance |
| previous |
| past |
| Noun |
| abbot |
| assistant abbot |
| monastic |
Prior-Example
The word ‘Prior’ acts as an adjective.
The plural noun of the word ‘Prior’ is ‘Priors’.
Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.
Examples:
▪ Surprisingly that job required no prior working experience.
▪ Covid test prior to international flight is mandatory in India now.
▪ Without prior notice, the company terminated its services for customers.
▪ In the prior knowledge method, the teacher asks students to share what they know about the lesson topic.
▪ I had no prior knowledge my parents were coming to see me.
▪ His prior car was cheaper than this new one.
▪ Police arrested him without prior intimation.
▪ Prior to this police job, he was serving in the army.
▪ Where did you live prior to this city?
▪ Prior I was literally confused regarding my life purpose.
▪ He knew two months prior that he will lose his job.
▪ He came prior to you.
▪ This structure was a Hindu temple Prior to the mosque.
‘Prior’ other meanings
2 days prior= 2 days ago
call prior= call first
just prior= just before, immediately preceding
prior to= before
just prior to the invention of= just before the invention of
are you prior?= Are you the first?
I have prior= I have before
prior appointment= Pre-appointment, before appointment
prior approval= Prior choice
prior knowledge= Previous knowledge, prevision
prior experience= Past experience
day prior= The day before
no prior experience= No past experience
prior period= Previous period
prior me= Before me
prior booking= Pre-booking
screening prior= Pre-check
‘Prior’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.
| earlier |
| previous |
| before |
| former |
| preceding |
| foregoing |
| initial |
| preliminary |
| precedent |
| anterior |
| antecedent |
| preparatory |
| advance |
The antonyms of the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.
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