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Prior

ˈpraɪ(ə)r
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
Existing or occurring before in time or order, Former or previous, Ahead of or in advance of something

Prior - Meanings

Existing or occurring before in time or order

Example: Please submit your report prior to the meeting.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings, academic writing
Note: Commonly used in formal written communication to indicate something that needs to be done before a specific time or event.

Former or previous

Example: She had a successful career in marketing prior to starting her own business.
Usage: formalContext: professional settings, academic writing
Note: Used to refer to something that happened before a particular point in time or before a specific event.

Ahead of or in advance of something

Example: We need to make arrangements prior to the conference.
Usage: formalContext: business meetings, event planning
Note: Often used to emphasize the need for preparation or planning before a scheduled event or activity.

Prior's synonyms

previous

Refers to something that occurred or existed before the current time or situation.
Example: She had a meeting with her previous boss.
Note: Similar to 'prior' but may imply a more immediate or recent timeframe.

former

Relating to an earlier time or past situation.
Example: He was a former student of this school.
Note: Emphasizes the past status or position of something or someone.

preceding

Refers to something that comes before in order or position.
Example: Please read the preceding chapter before starting this one.
Note: Focuses on the sequential order or arrangement of events or items.

antecedent

Something that comes before or precedes another.
Example: The antecedent events led to the current situation.
Note: Often used in a more formal or technical context to describe something that precedes or comes before another event or condition.

Prior expressions, common phrases

prior to

This phrase means before a particular time or event.
Example: Please complete the assignment prior to the deadline.
Note: It emphasizes the sequence of events or actions.

prioritize

To prioritize means to determine the order for dealing with tasks or goals according to their importance.
Example: You need to prioritize your tasks based on their importance.
Note: It involves assigning levels of importance to tasks.

prior experience

This refers to the knowledge or skills acquired from previous work or situations.
Example: Her prior experience in marketing helped her secure the new job.
Note: It specifically relates to past work or situations.

prior knowledge

Prior knowledge refers to information or understanding acquired before a specific learning experience.
Example: The students were able to solve the complex math problem due to their prior knowledge of the topic.
Note: It focuses on information acquired before a learning experience.

prioritize tasks

To prioritize tasks means to decide which tasks are more important and should be done first.
Example: It's important to prioritize tasks to ensure the most critical ones are completed first.
Note: It involves organizing tasks based on importance.

Prior everyday (slang) expressions

Prep

Prep is a slang term meaning to prepare or get ready for something in advance.
Example: I need to prep for the meeting tomorrow.
Note: Prep is a shortened form of 'prepare' and is commonly used in spoken language.

Prelim

Prelim is a slang term referring to a preliminary or introductory examination, test, or assessment.
Example: We have a prelim exam next week.
Note: Prelim is a shortened form of 'preliminary' and is often used in academic contexts.

Prerequisite

Prerequisite is a term used in informal language to describe something that is required or necessary as a condition.
Example: Math is a prerequisite for studying physics.
Note: Prerequisite is the full form of 'prereq', commonly used in academic and professional settings.

Prep work

Prep work refers to the preparatory tasks or preliminary work needed before starting a project or task.
Example: Make sure to do your prep work before starting the project.
Note: Prep work emphasizes the initial preparation needed before proceeding further.

Prelude

Prelude is used informally to refer to an introduction or preliminary event that leads to something more significant.
Example: The negotiations served as a prelude to the formal agreement.
Note: Prelude typically refers to an introductory piece of music or an event that sets the stage for something significant.

Prewriting

Prewriting is the informal term for the initial stage of the writing process where ideas are brainstormed and organized before writing.
Example: Let's focus on prewriting before we start drafting our essay.
Note: Prewriting specifically refers to the writing process and is often used in educational or creative writing contexts.

Premise

Premise is used informally to describe the foundational idea, assumption, or concept on which something is based.
Example: The premise of the movie was intriguing but the execution fell short.
Note: Premise typically refers to the foundation of an argument, story, or theory.

Prior - Examples

Prior to the meeting, we need to prepare the agenda.
Safety is our top priority.
The company's financial situation is of prior importance.

Prior grammar

Prior - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: prior
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): prior
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): priors
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): prior
Syllabification and Stress
prior Contains 2 syllables: pri • or
Phonetic transcription: ˈprī(-ə)r
pri or , ˈprī( ə)r (The red syllable is stressed)

Prior - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
prior: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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