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.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms by ere no later than previous to prior to ahead of
Antonyms after later behind

Origin

From Old English beforan.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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