Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.
Pronounced with an obstruction located in front of the palato-alveolar region of the mouth, e.g. b, p, d, t.
(of a part of a flower or leaf) Situated further away from the mainstem.
Nearer the forward end, especially in the front of the body; nearer the head or forepart of an animal.
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.