Words Like PRIOR

We have put together a list of words that are similar to PRIOR.

6 Alternative Words Similar to prior

1 Anterior Adjective      Synonym Words Like Anterior
2 Antecedent Adjective      Similar Words Like Antecedent
3 Preceding Adjective      Similar Words Like Preceding
4 Superior Noun      Synonym Words Like Superior
5 Former Adjective      Synonym Words Like Former
6 Previous Adjective      Synonym Words Like Previous

1 examples of prior

1 a prior discovery; prior obligation; -- used elliptically in cases like the following: he lived alone [in the time] prior to his marriage.

10 definitions of prior

1 Preceding in the order of time; former; antecedent; anterior; previous
2 First, precedent, or superior in the order of cognition, reason or generality, origin, development, rank, etc.
3 The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity.
4 a chief magistrate, as in the republic of Florence in the middle ages.
5 a prior conviction; -- said of an accused criminal.
6 earlier in time
7 the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
8 Preceding in time or order: "[They] insist that foreign vessels seeking access obtain prior approval” ( Seymour M. Hersh).
9 Preceding in importance or value: a prior consideration.
10 A monastic officer in charge of a priory or ranking next below the abbot of an abbey.
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