Pronunciation

/prɪˈɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Antecedent or previous: Referring to something that happened or was known before another event. Example: “His prior experience made him the ideal candidate for the job.”
2. Priority: Something that comes first or is considered more important. Example: “The maintenance of public health should be a top priority.”
3. Priest or monk: A religious leader in certain Christian denominations. Example: “The prior was responsible for overseeing the monastery.”

Verb

1. To happen or be done before another event or action. Example: “The negotiations took place prior to the official signing ceremony.”
2. To rank or classify as coming before in importance or sequence. Example: “The company prioritized their tasks for the day.”

Phrases

• “In prior years” indicates a previous time.
• “Give priority to” means to consider something as more significant or urgent.
• “Have a prior engagement” means to have an already planned appointment or commitment.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She had to reschedule her meeting due to a prior commitment.”
• Verb: “We discussed our priorities for the project during the planning session.”
• Adjective: “His prior experience was invaluable in resolving the issue.”

Synonyms

• Earlier
• Preceding
• Antecedent
• Prioritize
• Senior
• Earlier date
• Earlier time
• Former

Antonyms

• Later
• Subsequent
• Following
• Unrelated
• Posterior
• Unprioritized