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prior

adjective noun

earlier in time

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Word length
5
Starts with
P
Ends with
R
Contains
RIO
Scrabble score
7
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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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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