After and Prior to
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After
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After preposition – Subsequent to in time or order. Usage example: the brass band came right after the mayor in the parade
Prior to is an antonym for after in at the end of topic.
Antonyms for After
Prior to
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Prior to preposition – Earlier than. Usage example: make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication
After is an antonym for prior to in earlier than topic.
Antonyms for Prior to
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Prior to and After. (2016). Retrieved 2021, December 03, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/after/prior_to
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