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Anterior
adjective
/ænˈtɪəriə(r)/
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Word Frequency:
19.1
Definitions
1.
adjective
Before in place.
2.
adjective
Before or earlier in time; prior to; preceding.
3.
adjective
Nearer the forward end; nearer the head of an animal or the front of a human.
Synonyms
prefrontal
front
frontal
preceding
fore
antecedent
prior
front tooth
peristome
scalenus
older
ante
Antonyms
posterior
Rhymes With
inferior
ulterior
exterior
cheerier
mother superior
wearier
eerier
act superior
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