Before

/bΙͺˈfɔː/

The meaning and definition of Before, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

preposition
  1. Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
    β€œThe case laid before the panel aroused nothing but ridicule.”
  2. In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items.
    β€œIn alphabetical order, "cat" comes before "dog", "canine" before feline".”
adverb
  1. At an earlier time.
    β€œI've never done this before.”
  2. In advance.
Synonyms by ere no later than previous to prior to ahead of
Antonyms after later behind

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