4
advance(adjective, first, precede, before)
4
ahead(adjective, adverb, lead, head, beginning)
4
earliest
4
early(adjective, head, beginning, original, prime)
4
forepart(noun, top, head, forward, front)
4
initial(adjective, head, beginning, fresh, original)
4
precursory(precedence, priority)
4
prevenient
3
aforesaid(adjective, precedence, priority)
3
anticipatory
3
face(noun, top, head, forward, front)
3
leading(adjective, head, beginning, prime, past)
3
maiden
3
prefatory
3
prelusive
3
preparatory
3
primeval(adjective, head, beginning, opening, original)
3
proemial
3
vanguard(noun, top, head, forward, front)
3
ventral(adjective, lead, beginning, first, visible)
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