prior

US /ˈpraɪɚ/

UK /'praɪə(r)/

B1

adjective

  • Existing or coming earlier in time
  • Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
  • (Of a claim, etc.) more important than another one

adverb

  • Before a particular time or event.

noun

  • Monk or priest in charge of a monastery