Question

in one word what would you say;
"before the exact time" is?

Answer 1

Approximately or around. Tough question...

Answer 2

"Before", but then you've got a self-referential definition.

Answer 3

Prior, perhaps.

Answer 4

prior is good. so is before. possibly premature? you should goto onelook.com it has a reverse dictionary. works really well.

Answer 5

previous
earlier
former
preceding

Answer 6

prior is just the word thanx guys