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Prior

Part of Speech: adjective, adverb, noun

Sense 1:

Adjective: existing or happening before something else in time, order, or importance

Example sentence: The prior experience of working in customer service helped Jane excel in her new role as a manager.

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Sense 2:

Adjective: previous or former

Example sentence: The team analyzed the prior year's sales data to identify areas for improvement.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: already done, arranged, or decided before something else

Example sentence: The manager set the agenda prior to the meeting to ensure a structured discussion.

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Sense 4:

Adverb: before a particular time or event

Example sentence: Please submit your report prior to the deadline.

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Sense 5:

Noun: a high-ranking official in certain religious orders

Example sentence: The prior oversaw the daily operations of the monastery.

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