Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Referring to something that comes or happens earlier in time or order.
Prior
/ˈpraɪər/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She had prior knowledge of the event before it happened.It is crucial to complete tasks with prior preparation.Any prior commitment will take precedence over new plans.
Etymology:
Prior comes from Middle English, derived from Old French, and from the Latin word prior, meaning former, previous, denoting earlier or preceding.
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