Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Prior

• (a.) Preceding in the order of time; former; antecedent; anterior; previous; as, a prior discovery; prior obligation; -- used elliptically in cases like the following: he lived alone [in the time] prior to his marriage.
• (a.) The superior of a priory, and next below an abbot in dignity.

Synonyms of Prior

• Anterior

Antonyms of Prior

Homophones of Prior

• Prier
• Pryer
• Pryor