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{
"term": "prior",
"partOfSpeech": "adjective",
"academic": true,
"ox5000": true,
"cefr": "b2",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "happening or existing before something else or before a particular time",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Although not essential, some **prior knowledge** of statistics is desirable."
},
{
"text": "This information must not be disclosed without **prior written consent**."
},
{
"text": "Visits are by **prior arrangement**."
},
{
"text": "Please give us **prior notice** if you need an evening meal."
},
{
"text": "She will be unable to attend because of a **prior engagement**."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "already existing and therefore more important",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "They have a **prior claim** to the property."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "before something",
"cefr": "b2",
"examples": [
{
"text": "during the week prior to the meeting"
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈpraɪə(r)/",
"audio": "pr/prior/prior__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/ˈpraɪər/",
"audio": "pr/prior/prior__us_1.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "adjective early 18th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘former, elder’, related to prae ‘before’."
}