Prior

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

existing or coming before something in time or order

Example Sentences

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

He had no prior knowledge of the event.

Synonyms

previous, earlier, former, preceding

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previous, earlier, former, preceding

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previous, earlier, preceding, former

Antonyms

subsequent, later, following, after

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subsequent, later, following, after

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later, subsequent, following

Collocations

prior approval, prior experience, prior knowledge, prior notice, prior engagement

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prior approval, prior experience, prior knowledge, prior notice

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prior experience, prior knowledge, prior engagement