prior
Definitions
Noun
- The head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
Fragment
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Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "prior".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | prior | 2 | 47 |
| 2 | priority | 4 | 18 |
| 3 | priorities | 4 | 5 |
| 4 | priory | 3 | 1 |
| 5 | apriori | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | delpriore | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | priore | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | prioritize | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | prioritized | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | prioritizes | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | prioritizing | 5 | 0 |
| 12 | priors | 2 | 0 |
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "prior".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "prior".
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "prior" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | prior to | 1 | 24 |
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "prior" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the prior | 1 | 4 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "prior" in the same piece of text.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | required | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | occasions | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | approved | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | canceled | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | immediately | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | guarantees | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | variety | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | decoding | 3 | 2 |
Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 12
Sound Alikes: 4
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 1
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 8
Consonant Matches: 5
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Letter written by Mary, Queen of Scots, prior to beheading draws crowds
Mar 9, 2026 The Washington Post
Mar 9, 2026 The Washington Post
Recent Pandemic Viruses Jumped to Humans Without Prior Adaptation, UC San Diego Study Finds
Mar 9, 2026 UC San Diego Today
Mar 9, 2026 UC San Diego Today
ODU gunman who killed ROTC instructor had prior ISIS conviction, was released early
Mar 13, 2026 Fox News
Mar 13, 2026 Fox News