“Prier” or “Prior”—Which to use?

“Prier” or “Prior”

Overview

prier / prior are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

prier: NA

prior: (noun) the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.

Pronunciation

prier: p·r·AY·er

prior: p·r·AY·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “prier”

Examples of “prior”

…the onset of ewes' lactation, prior to birthing the spring lambs.
…tin type metal liquified just prior to being cast.
…he played high school soccer prior to joining the Sounders Academy.
…in a series of interviews prior to and during the airing…
…under Federal Communications Commission rules prior to 2000 (as of 2013,…
The contemporary Neopagan festival cycle, prior to being known as the…
…training in the Regimental Depot, prior to being posted to the…
…Kaien in the Leo System prior to Jark Matter's invasion.
Prior to joining Tulane, Cooley taught…
…deserved it years earlier for prior efforts.

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