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before

UK
/bɪˈfɔː/
US
/bɪˈfɔr/
beforepreposition
UK
/bɪˈfɔː/
US
/bɪˈfɔr/
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
in front of
over
earlier than
beforeconjunction
UK
/bɪˈfɔː/
US
/bɪˈfɔr/
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
until
beforeadverb
UK
/bɪˈfɔː/
US
/bɪˈfɔr/
Definitions
At an earlier time, or on a previous occasion.
We had spoken on the phone a few days before.
Synonyms
earlier
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