CEFR B1

prior to

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Happening or existing before something else in time or order.

Examples

All necessary documents must be submitted prior to the deadline.
The team completed a thorough review of the proposal prior to the presentation.

Synonyms: before, earlier, previously, antecedent

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prior to (B1)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: /praɪər tə/

Definition

Happening or existing before something else in time or order.

Examples

All necessary documents must be submitted prior to the deadline.
The team completed a thorough review of the proposal prior to the presentation.
He had a successful career in finance prior to entering politics.

How to Use prior to

prior to (prepositional phrase): before a specific time or event — "We need to finalize the budget prior to the board meeting."

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