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“Prier” or “Prior”

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.

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What each term means

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prier p·r·AY·er

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

prior p·r·AY·er

  • nounthe head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot.
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“prier”

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“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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