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prior

adjective noun

Earlier in time

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈpɹaɪɚ

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Definitions

adjective

  1. Earlier in time

noun

  1. The head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

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