B2
previous vs prior
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| previousadjective/ˈpriː.vi.əs/ | Meaning happening or existing before the one you are talking about now | Goes with previous experience | Example In my previous job, I worked in a hotel in Nha Trang. |
| prioradjective/ˈpraɪ.ər/ | Meaning happening or existing before something else, or before now | Goes with prior to | Example No prior experience is needed; we will train you on the job. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Sales were higher than in the year.