Prior meaning in English | Easy explanation | Indian dictionary

Prior meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Prior’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.

‘Prior’ pronunciation= ‍praia, pri(ə)r

Prior meaning in English

1. ‘Prior’ means something that has already happened or something that already exists.

2. One who comes before or comes at the beginning.

‘Prior’ as a Noun means a high-ranking member of a religious monastery.

Prior- English meaning
Adjective 
before
first
of earlier
in advance
previous
past
Noun 
abbot
assistant abbot
monastic

Prior-Example

The word ‘Prior’ acts as an adjective.

The plural noun of the word ‘Prior’ is ‘Priors’.

Sentences that can be formed using the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.

Examples:

▪ Surprisingly that job required no prior working experience.

▪ Covid test prior to international flight is mandatory in India now.

▪ Without prior notice, the company terminated its services for customers.

▪ In the prior knowledge method, the teacher asks students to share what they know about the lesson topic.

▪ I had no prior knowledge my parents were coming to see me.

▪ His prior car was cheaper than this new one.

▪ Police arrested him without prior intimation.

▪ Prior to this police job, he was serving in the army.

▪ Where did you live prior to this city?

▪ Prior I was literally confused regarding my life purpose.

▪ He knew two months prior that he will lose his job.

▪ He came prior to you.

▪ This structure was a Hindu temple Prior to the mosque.

‘Prior’ other meanings

2 days prior= 2 days ago

call prior= call first

just prior= just before, immediately preceding

prior to= before

just prior to the invention of= just before the invention of

are you prior?= Are you the first?

I have prior= I have before

prior appointment= Pre-appointment, before appointment

prior approval= Prior choice

prior knowledge= Previous knowledge, prevision

prior experience= Past experience 

day prior= The day before

no prior experience= No past experience

prior period= Previous period

prior me= Before me

prior booking= Pre-booking

screening prior= Pre-check

‘Prior’ Synonyms-antonyms

The synonyms of the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.

earlier
previous
before
former
preceding
foregoing
initial
preliminary
precedent
anterior
antecedent
preparatory
advance

The antonyms of the word ‘Prior’ are as follows.

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