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before

/bɪˈfɔː/

/bɪˈfɔr/

Translations

beforepreposition

/bɪˈfɔː/

/bɪˈfɔr/

Synonyms

in front of

earlier than

beforeconjunction

/bɪˈfɔː/

/bɪˈfɔr/

Synonyms

beforeadverb

/bɪˈfɔː/

/bɪˈfɔr/

Synonyms

beforepreposition

Earlier than a particular time or event.

We need to finish the project before the deadline.

In the presence of someone, especially in a formal or official context.

He was brought before the judge to hear the charges.

Treated as more important than someone or something.

They always put the children's needs before their own.

beforeconjunction

Used to indicate that one event or action occurs earlier in time than another.

We need to finish our homework before we can go out to play.

Until.

It took a few moments before I realized that he was lying.

beforeadverb

At an earlier time, or on a previous occasion.

We had spoken on the phone a few days before.