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Another word for prior

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prior

modif.

previous, earlier, antecedent; see former, preceding. See syn. study at previous.

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Another word for prior

adjective

Going before:
advance, antecedent, anterior, earlier, precedent, preceding, previous. See precede
Just gone by or elapsed:
antecedent, anterior, earlier, foregoing, former, past, precedent, preceding, previous. See time

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I'd witnessed his reaction the prior night.
She had received notice from Parkside's police officer McCarthy the prior day, Tuesday, late in the afternoon.
He's not anxious to resurrect any of his prior difficulties.
Dean was reminded of his prior night's dream.
Jackson had not allowed himself to reflect on his relationship with Elisabeth prior to learning her secret, but now he let the memories rush in and in doing so, found some peace.

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