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Another word for prior

Adjective

  1. Going before

    2. See also:

    precede

  2. Just gone by or elapsed

    3. See also:

    time

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Another word for prior

Modifier
    2. See also:

    previous

    preceding

    former

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Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • I walked by prior arrangement to the Portland Road where he met me.

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