Anteriorly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective adverb /an-ˈtir-ē-ər/ an·te·ri·or

Meaning & Definition of Anteriorly

Anteriorly (adjective)

  1. situated before or toward the front
  2. situated near or toward the head or part most nearly corresponding to a head
  3. coming before in time or development

Anteriorly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: afore (chiefly dialect), ahead, already, antecedently, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously, in advance
    related: a priori, early, prematurely, first, first off, now, before long, erelong (archaic), presently, shortly, soon
    opposite: after, afterward, later
    near: behind, by and by, next, subsequently

Related Entry: Anterior (adjective)

Anterior is a different word from Anteriorly. The synonyms below are for anterior, not for anteriorly.

  1. being at or in the forward part or surface of something

    "the anterior chamber of the eye is bounded in front by the cornea"

    similar: fore, forward, front, frontal, frontward
    related: ventral
    opposite: aft, after, hind, hinder, hindmost, posterior, rear, rearward
    near: dorsal

  2. going before another in time or order

    "fossils from an anterior geologic age"

    similar: antecedent, foregoing, former, precedent, preceding, previous, prior
    related: advance, early, premature, earliest, first, inaugural, initial, maiden, original, pioneer, preexisting, introductory, preliminary, erstwhile, whilom
    opposite: after, ensuing, following, later, posterior, subsequent, succeeding
    near: advanced, late, closing, concluding, final, last, latest, latter, terminal, ultimate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Anteriorly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Anteriorly:

Chiefly dialect: afore
ahead, already, antecedently, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously, in advance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Anteriorly

Words with the opposite meaning of Anteriorly:

after, afterward, later

Related Words for Anteriorly

a priori, early, prematurely, first, first off, now, before long, erelong, presently, shortly, soon

Near Antonyms of Anteriorly

behind, by and by, next, subsequently

Word Forms of Anteriorly

Derived words: anteriorly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Anteriorly

Latin, comparative of ante before ante-

First known use: 1541

Frequently Asked Questions about Anteriorly

What does "Anteriorly" mean?

"Anteriorly" means situated before or toward the front. As an an adjective and an adverb, it is defined as: situated before or toward the front.

What is another word for "Anteriorly"?

Other words for "Anteriorly" include afore, ahead, already, antecedently, before, beforehand, earlier and formerly. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Anteriorly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Anteriorly"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Anteriorly". Common alternatives include afore, ahead, already, antecedently, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily and previously.

What is the opposite of "Anteriorly"?

Antonyms of "Anteriorly" include after, afterward and later. Near antonyms include behind, by and by, next and subsequently.

How do you use "Anteriorly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Anteriorly" in a sentence: "archaeological artifacts are all that we have of those ancient people who flourished anteriorly of the invention of writing".

Is "Anteriorly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Anteriorly" can be used as an adjective and an adverb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Anteriorly"?

"Anteriorly" is pronounced /an-ˈtir-ē-ər/ and divided into syllables as an·te·ri·or.

What is the origin of the word "Anteriorly"?

"Anteriorly" comes from Latin, comparative of ante before ante-. First known use: 1541.