prior to — before a particular time, event, or action
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: before a particular time, event, or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpraɪər tuː/
Korean meaning: ~보다 전에, ~에 앞서
Korean pronunciation: **프라**이어 투
Example Sentences
- Prior to becoming a celebrity, he worked at a chicken restaurant.
- Prior to the exam, students must register online.
- Prior to her marriage, she traveled to 30 countries.
prior to
PREPOSITION//ˈpraɪər tuː//
before a particular time, event, or action
Chef prepares ingredients prior to dinner service
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Prior to the fire, the choir must wait in silence
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Origin
From Latin 'prior' meaning 'former' or 'first in order,' combined with the preposition 'to.' The phrase literally means 'before' in temporal sequence.
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“Prior to becoming a celebrity, he worked at a chicken restaurant.”
“Prior to the exam, students must register online.”
“Prior to her marriage, she traveled to 30 countries.”
“Prior to eating the mysterious soup, he should have asked what was in it.”
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