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anterior — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • anterior adj Located toward the front, especially of the body — nearer the head end rather than the back.
  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
  • last adj Coming after all others; final.
  • previous adj Coming before the current one, in time or order.

Senses

anterior is used for these senses in English:

  • anterior (anatomy) Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.
  • back Not current.
  • former Previous.
  • last Most recent, latest, last so far.
  • previous (not comparable) Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
  • prioritized with priority, having priority

anterior — full definition

  1. adj Located toward the front, especially of the body — nearer the head end rather than the back.
  2. adj Coming before something else in time or sequence.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

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