How to Spell anterior
anterior
//ænˈtɪəriə(r)//
anterior - adjective
- Before in place.
- Before or earlier in time; prior to; preceding.
- Nearer the forward end; nearer the head of an animal or the front of a human.
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Usage examples
Anterior means toward the front of something. In anatomy, anterior refers to the front side of the body or a body part.
anterior - thesaurus
Antonyms: posterior
Common misspellings
anterier, anteriour, anteror
Word family
anteriorly, anterior
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