Definition

In a position that is in front of something else or towards the front part of a body or object.

Example

The doctor examined the patient anteriorly to check for any abnormalities.

Conversation

Did you see how the dog was sitting anteriorly to the tree?

Yeah, it looked like it was guarding the spot!

I wonder if it felt safer being positioned anteriorly like that.

Probably! Animals have such interesting instincts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anteriorly → It is formed from "anterior" (from Latin "anterior", meaning before or in front) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "anteriorly" means in a manner that is situated before or in front.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'in front' ('anterior') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'anteriorly' refers to something being in front.

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