prior

Meanings

• adjective

  having come before in time; former

  - "The prior experience was helpful for the new job."
  - "The prior agreement was not binding anymore."

• noun

  a person who has greater rank, authority, or experience and is therefore entitled to greater respect

  - "The prior was the leader of the group."
  - "The prior's decision was final."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹaɪɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

posterior

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Synonyms

provost , anterior , ago , hitherto

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with prior
sorrow , tomorrow , borrow , morrow

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Homonyms

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1. pore (English) : A small opening or passage, especially one leading into a larger space.
   

2. paw (English) : The foot of an animal.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. pore (English) : A small opening or passage, especially one leading into a larger space.
   

2. paw (English) : The foot of an animal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of prior that leads to same result
prior , priorly , priors , Matthew Prior , Prior , prior art , prior restraint , prior restraints , prior to , without prior notice

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Forms

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priors (plural form), priorly (adverb), prioritize (verb)

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Etymology

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From Latin prior 'earlier, before, older, former'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prior' is derived from the Latin word 'prior', which means 'earlier, before, older, former'.

2. The term 'prior' was used in medieval monasteries to refer to the head of the monastery.

3. The term 'prior' is also used in mathematics to refer to the term before the equal sign in an equation.

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Related Concepts

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1. senior: A person who is older or has more experience or rank than others.

2. precedent: A previous decision or action that serves as a guide for future decisions.

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Culture

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In literature, 'prior' has been used to refer to a person of authority or an earlier event. In music, there are several songs and compositions with the title 'Prior'. In art, there is a painting titled 'The Prior' by Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun.

How to Memorize "prior"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is older or has more experience than others. Imagine them wearing a robe or a title that signifies their authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prior' with 'precedent'. Remember, a prior event or person sets a precedent for the future.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence like 'Prior experience helps prioritize tasks effectively' to remember the meaning of the word.

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