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prima — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
  • earlier adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
  • ere preposition Before; earlier than (an old-fashioned or literary word).
  • first adj Coming before all others in order, rank, or time.
  • firstly adv Used to introduce the first point in a list or argument.
  • premiere noun The first public showing of a film, play, or other performance.

Senses

prima is used for these senses in English:

  • before At an earlier time.
  • before In advance of the time when.
  • before Earlier than (in time).
  • earlier previously; before now; sooner
  • ere (poetic, archaic) Before; sooner than.
  • first Of or belonging to a first family.
  • first Before anything else; firstly.
  • first (uncountable) The person or thing in the first position.

before — full definition

  1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
  2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
  3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
  4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.

earlier — full definition

  1. adverb At a time before the present moment or before the time being talked about.
  2. adjective Coming before another in time or order; comparative of early.

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