ANTERIORLY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

anteriorly

adverb

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time archaeological artifacts are all that we have of those ancient people who flourished anteriorly of the invention of writing

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Relevance

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Novak put the Pens ahead less than two minutes after the opening faceoff after controlling a rebound in front.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Novak put the Penguins ahead less than two minutes after the opening faceoff after controlling a rebound in front.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of ahead

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As speaker, Bacon will oversee a 49-member Democratic supermajority in the House when the legislature reconvenes early next year.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Study participants who drank warm water were also able to pass gas significantly earlier than those who did not.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of early

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anteriorly

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