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1. anterior
adjective. ['ænˈtɪriːɝ'] of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body.
Synonyms
- frontal
- front
- prefrontal
- position
Antonyms
- posterior
- posteriority
- outer
- outwardness
Etymology
- anterior (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Anterior
- exterior
- centerior
- ulterior
- superior
- interior
- inferior
- cheerier
How do you pronounce anterior?
Pronounce anterior as ænˈtɪriər.
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Example sentences of the word anterior
1. Adjective
The lats are in the back and the serratus anterior sit on the front upper ribcage.
2. Adverb
The front, or anterior, deltoid lifts your arm forward.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Foot drop exercises focus on strengthening the tibialis anterior and toe extensor muscles.
2. anterior
noun. ['ænˈtɪriːɝ'] a tooth situated at the front of the mouth.
Synonyms
- bucktooth
- front tooth
Antonyms
- inwardness
- exterior
- marginality
Etymology
- anterior (Latin)
3. anterior
adjective. ['ænˈtɪriːɝ'] earlier in time.
Synonyms
- antecedent
Antonyms
- southernness
- inner
Etymology
- anterior (Latin)