prior

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

not-comparable

Advance; previous; coming before. / Former, previous.

Japanese Meaning

前の / 以前の / 先行する

We need prior approval from the manager before purchasing new equipment.

新しい設備を購入する前に、マネージャーから事前承認が必要です。

Sense（1）

Advance; previous; coming before.

I had no prior knowledge you were coming.

Sense（2）

Former, previous.

His prior residence was smaller than his current one.