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- Dictionaryprior/ˈprʌɪə/
noun
- 1. a man who is head of a house or group of houses of certain religious orders: "the English Reformation removed powerful abbots and priors from their seats"
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PRIOR definition: 1. existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time: 2. before a…. Learn more.
The meaning of PRIOR is earlier in time or order. How to use prior in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Prior.
Prior definition: preceding in time or in order; earlier or former; previous. See examples of PRIOR used in a sentence.
Use the adjective prior for things that exist earlier in time or that happen first in time or order. This is a formal word that is often used in legal language. A prior claim is a person's right to something that is considered more important or valuable because it came first.
adj. 1. Preceding in time or order: "[They] insist that foreign vessels seeking access obtain prior approval" (Seymour M. Hersh). 2. Preceding in importance or value: a prior consideration. adv. Usage Problem Before. n. A previous conviction or arrest: The suspect has two priors. [Latin; see prior 2.] pri′or·ly adv.
existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time: The class required no prior knowledge of Spanish. They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time). prior to something. C1. before a particular time or event: the weeks prior to her death. See more.
Definition of 'prior' prior. (praɪəʳ ) Word forms: priors. 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] You use prior to indicate that something has already happened, or must happen, before another event takes place. He claimed he had no prior knowledge of the protest.
