How To Spell prior?
How to Pronounce prior?
Correct pronunciation for the word "prior" is [pɹˈa͡ɪə], [pɹˈaɪə], [p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_ə].
Definition of prior
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The superior of a convent of monks, or one next in dignity to an abbot.
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Former; previous; antecedent.
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Previously.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
What are the misspellings for prior?
What is the adjective for prior?
The adjective form of the word "prior" is "priorit-".
Usage over time for prior:
This graph shows how "prior" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of prior?
The plural of the "prior" can be the "priors".
What is the singular form of prior?
The singular of the "prior" can be the "prior".
Synonyms for Prior:
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adj.
• early • advance • earlier • former • past • introductory • older -
n.
• prior • clergy- archpriest ,
- curate ,
- brother ,
- friar ,
- cardinal ,
- ecclesiastic ,
- archdeacon ,
- abbot ,
- canon ,
- father ,
- chaplain ,
- archbishop ,
- evangelist ,
- bishop ,
- abbess ,
- cleric ,
- clergyman .
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