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Prior to the start of the project = When the project begins? In True/False/Not given question of Ielts, it is said that these two phrases are equivalent, but I think 'Prior' takes place before and 'when' takes place at exact starting point. Please explain if I am correct.

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    You are correct: the two phrases are not equivalent. But they could be interchangeable in some contexts. –  May 20 '17 at 08:46
  • More context would be needed to accurately assess this, as neither phrase can stand on its own. – mathewb Oct 18 '17 at 01:09

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Prior to the start of the project = Before the project 1 begins/2 began

1 Prior to the start of the project, I will ask my boss for more funding

2 Prior to the start of the project, I (had) asked my boss for more funding

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