Prior
/ˈpraɪər/
Prior" means something that happened earlier in time than something else, like when you eat breakfast before you go to school.
Examples
- Before starting our science project, we gathered information from books and articles to ensure we understood the prior research on the topic, which helped us form a solid hypothesis.
- During the history lesson, the teacher explained how prior civilizations laid the groundwork for modern society, highlighting the importance of learning from the past to shape our future.
- When planning our school play, we reviewed prior performances to see what worked well and what could be improved, allowing us to create a more engaging show for the audience.
Synonyms
earlier
before
previous
preceding
former
Antonyms
later
after
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