prior

Everyday

1. (formal) Happening or existing before something else; earlier. tree →
2. prior to (formal): before. tree →
3. (noun) The head of a group of monks or a priory. tree →

In the lessons

Formal exam and official word: "prior to the race, she had 10 dollars" means before the race. "No prior knowledge needed" means you don't need to know it before. Phrases: prior to, prior knowledge, prior experience.

Examples

• Prior to the trip, every child needs a signed form. tree →
• No prior knowledge is needed for this course. tree →
• She had a prior appointment and could not come. tree →
• Prior to lunch, he had 12 sweets; after lunch he had 7. tree →
• Wash your hands prior to eating. tree →
• The prior led the monks in prayer. tree →
• Many are obtained from ancient authors prior to the time in which he lived. tree →

Note

Formal; plain word: before, earlier. Noun: priority (something more important). In maths, "prior to" gives the starting amount before a change.

In Jewish tradition

Formal exam and official word: "prior to the race, she had 10 dollars" means before the race. "No prior knowledge needed" means you don't need to know it before. Phrases: prior to, prior knowledge, prior experience.

Examples

• This text is in the public domain in the United States because it was published prior to January 1st, 1923. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →

Note

Formal; plain word: before, earlier. Noun: priority (something more important). In maths, "prior to" gives the starting amount before a change.