Definitions For Prior

noun

  • The head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
  • A monk who is the head of a religious house or order
  • A priest whose rank is just below that of an abbot
  • A previous time of being arrested for or found guilty of a crime

adjective

  • Earlier in time

Is Prior a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
7
Words with Friends
8

The word Prior is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Prior in a Sentence

  • Do you have a prior history of back problems?
  • The job requires prior experience in advertising.
  • The defendant had a prior record of convictions.

Synonyms for Prior

Antonyms for Prior

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