2007-03-14 07:20:53 · 11 answers · asked by Lillian M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means before. As in I went to the mall prior to coming to see you. I went shopping before I visited you.
2007-03-14 07:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prior means before.
Example: Prior to going to your friends house you must do your homework.
2007-03-14 14:28:37 · answer #2 · answered by Christie G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prior usually means before. For example: I took a shower PRIOR to eating breakfast. Meaning I took a shower BEFORE i ate breakfast.
2007-03-14 14:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by xswise1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word "prior" simply means "before." For example, prior knowledge is knowledge gained beforehand.
2007-03-14 15:03:42 · answer #4 · answered by toniwannabe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually used with the word "to"(i.e. prior to), and means "before".
2007-03-14 14:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
before
Often used prior + to + verb-ing / noun
Prior to going out, I washed my hair.
There's a lecture prior to the party.
2007-03-14 14:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by wizard bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before or previous
ex:
prior to today's game, CCSU will prepare to beat Ohio State
2007-03-14 14:32:20 · answer #7 · answered by chowda99@sbcglobal.net 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
prior to telling you.....before I spill my guts and help....on the front-end of my comment...as a preface to my answer...I want you to figure it out!
2007-03-14 14:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
existing or coming before in time, order, or importance
2007-03-14 14:25:24 · answer #9 · answered by bernie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it means earlier or before
2007-03-15 04:37:52 · answer #10 · answered by dian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋