Prior

Adjective:

1. Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance.
   • Example: He had a prior commitment that prevented him from attending the meeting.

Noun:

1. A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually second to the abbot.
   • Example: The prior led the monks in their daily prayers.

Collocations:

• Prior experience
• Prior knowledge
• Prior commitment
• Prior engagement
• Prior notice
• Prior approval
• Prior consent
• Prior conviction

Prepositions commonly used with “prior”:

• Prior to (most common)
• Prior in

Example Sentences:

1. He had prior experience working in a similar role.
2. They sent the documents for prior approval.
3. We need to give prior notice before making changes to the schedule.
4. She had a prior engagement and couldn’t make it to the party.
5. The company requires prior consent before using your personal information.
6. Prior to joining the team, she worked at a startup.
7. He was unaware of the prior incidents.
8. The prior conviction affected his job prospects.
9. They were given prior warning about the storm.
10. The event was canceled without prior notice.
11. She completed the task with no prior knowledge of the subject.
12. The contract needs prior approval from the legal department.
13. The meeting was rescheduled due to a prior commitment.
14. We discussed the plan prior to its implementation.
15. The issue had been resolved prior to our arrival.
16. He had a prior arrangement with another client.
17. They obtained prior permission to film on the premises.
18. The software update was tested prior to release.
19. We need to confirm the booking prior to the event.
20. She reviewed the document prior to signing it.
21. The investigation looked into his prior activities.
22. He had no prior experience in this field.
23. They required prior notice for any cancellations.
24. She secured prior approval from her manager.
25. He had a prior relationship with the organization.
26. The job requires prior knowledge of the industry.
27. They discussed the project prior to starting it.
28. The team had a prior meeting to prepare for the presentation.
29. She had a prior understanding of the concepts.
30. They needed prior consent to use the materials.
31. The agreement was made prior to the merger.
32. He had a prior engagement that he couldn’t cancel.
33. They needed prior notification of any changes.
34. The policy requires prior approval from the board.
35. She had a prior appointment and couldn’t attend the meeting.
36. They were given prior authorization to proceed with the project.
37. The information was verified prior to publication.
38. He had a prior commitment to his family.
39. The team conducted tests prior to launching the product.
40. She had prior access to the confidential information.
41. They received prior notice about the construction work.
42. He had a prior arrangement to meet with a client.
43. The rules require prior consultation with stakeholders.
44. She reviewed the plan prior to its execution.
45. The proposal needed prior review by the committee.
46. The prior approval process was streamlined for efficiency.
47. They required prior knowledge to participate in the program.
48. He had a prior engagement that took precedence.
49. The contract stated the need for prior notice of termination.
50. The prior history of the site was well-documented.