31 entries under priority topic. ×

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previous(noun, adjective, time, late, old)
29
preceding(adjective, time, lower, opening, basic)
26
former(adjective, order, time, late, old)
21
aforementioned(adjective, earlier, precedence)
20
foregoing(adjective, time, late, old, past)
19
earlier(adjective, time, late, old, past)
18
anterior(adjective, time, old, first, previous)
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antecedent(adjective, time, former, earlier, precede)
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before(adjective, earlier, precedence)
12
precedent(noun, adjective, time, earlier, precede)
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introductory(adjective, first, precedence, precursor)
6
precursory(precedence, precursor)
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beforehand(adjective, adverb, first, forward, preceding)
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previously(adjective, adverb, first, forward)
3
aforesaid(adjective, precedence)
3
pre-existing
3
prior to(verb, phrasal verb)
2
abovementioned
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ere
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pre-existent
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