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Meanings of Prior

Adjective

  • Something that happened before now.
  • Something that was there before, like an old house.

Noun

  • A person who is in charge of a group of monks or nuns in a monastery.
  • A leader or important person in a community.
  • A past event or action, like getting in trouble before.

Adverb

  • Something that happened earlier.

Explanation of the word: Prior

Prior means something that happened before. Like if you ate breakfast before going to school, breakfast is your prior meal.

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Translations for the word: Prior

hindi
पूर्व (poorb)

poorb

पहले (pehle)

pehle

पहला (pahla)

pahla

   

Synonyms for the word: Prior

anterior ago hitherto

Antonyms for the word: Prior

posterior

Mini Blog for the word: Prior

Squeaky's Adventure

In the land of colorful dreams, there lived a little squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky loved to gather acorns, but he always remembered to check his prior stash before collecting more. “Why gather more when I have enough?” he thought.

One sunny day, he found a shiny acorn that sparkled like a star! Squeaky realized that sometimes, looking back helps us make better choices. So, he shared his acorns with his friends, and they all had a wonderful feast!

Remember, little ones, it’s good to think about what you have before you go for more! Happy exploring!

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Prior

What does 'prior' mean?
The word 'prior' means something that comes before something else in time or order.
How do you pronounce 'prior'?
You pronounce 'prior' like this: 'pry-er'.
What is the origin of the word 'prior'?
The word 'prior' comes from the Latin word 'prior', which means 'former' or 'earlier'.
What is the meaning of 'prior' in Kannada?
The word 'prior' in Kannada is 'ಮುಂಬರುವ' (Mumbaruva).

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Prior

Fact: The word 'prior' means something that comes before something else. For example, you might eat breakfast prior to going to school!
Proverb: A stitch in time saves nine. (Fixing a small problem early can prevent it from becoming a bigger one later.)
Quote: "The future depends on what you do today." - Mahatma Gandhi