B2 verb Neutro

prior

/ˈpraɪ.ər/

Existing or coming before in time, order, or importance. It is frequently used to describe a previous arrangement or knowledge that someone has before a specific point in time.

Exemplos

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1

I cannot attend the wedding because I have a prior commitment that day.

I have an earlier engagement that prevents me from coming.

2

The candidate's prior experience in international law makes her an ideal choice for the position.

The applicant's previous history working in law makes her a good fit.

3

I didn't have any prior warning that they were planning a surprise party.

I had no advance notice about the party plans.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
priority
Verb
prioritize
Adjetivo
prior
Relacionado
prioritization
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'PRI' in 'PRIor' as standing for 'PRE' (before). If something is a PRIority, it comes PRIor to everything else.

Quiz rápido

The building cannot be accessed without ___ written consent from the owner.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: prior

Exemplos

1

I cannot attend the wedding because I have a prior commitment that day.

everyday

I have an earlier engagement that prevents me from coming.

2

The candidate's prior experience in international law makes her an ideal choice for the position.

formal

The applicant's previous history working in law makes her a good fit.

3

I didn't have any prior warning that they were planning a surprise party.

informal

I had no advance notice about the party plans.

4

Prior research in this field suggests that the results may vary depending on the sample size.

academic

Earlier studies indicate that outcomes change based on the group studied.

5

All international travel requires prior authorization from the department head.

business

Travel needs approval beforehand from the person in charge.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
priority
Verb
prioritize
Adjetivo
prior
Relacionado
prioritization

Colocações comuns

prior knowledge information known beforehand
prior experience skills gained in the past
prior notice advance warning
prior approval permission granted before an action
prior arrangement plans made in advance

Frases Comuns

prior to

before a particular time or event

without prior notice

happening without warning

prior engagement

a previous social or business obligation

Frequentemente confundido com

prior vs previous

Prior is often more formal and frequently used in legal or business contexts, whereas previous is common in daily speech.

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Notas de uso

Prior is most commonly used as an adjective before a noun or in the compound preposition 'prior to' followed by a noun or a gerund.

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Erros comuns

Avoid saying 'prior than'; the correct comparative-like structure is 'prior to'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'PRI' in 'PRIor' as standing for 'PRE' (before). If something is a PRIority, it comes PRIor to everything else.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'prior', meaning 'former', 'previous', or 'superior'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as an attributive adjective before nouns. Functions as a preposition in the phrase 'prior to + noun/ing'.
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Contexto cultural

In legal and professional English, 'prior' is strictly used to define terms of notification and existing contractual obligations.

Quiz rápido

The building cannot be accessed without ___ written consent from the owner.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: prior

Palavras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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