Before
Word | BEFORE |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | be fore |
Pronunciations | /bɪˈfɔː/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Before"
What do we mean by before?
Earlier in time. adverb
In front; ahead. adverb
Previous to in time; earlier than. preposition
In front of. preposition
In store for; awaiting. preposition
Into or in the presence of. preposition
Under the consideration or jurisdiction of. preposition
In a position superior to. preposition
In advance of the time when. conjunction
Rather than; sooner than. conjunction
In front; on the anterior or fore side; on the side opposite the back; in a position or at a point in advance; ahead.
In time preceding; previously; formerly; already.
In front of, in time or position; on the anterior or fore side of; in a position or at a point in advance of: as, a happy future lies before you; before the house; before the fire.
In presence of; in sight of; under the cognizance, jurisdiction, or consideration of.
In precedence of; in advance of, as regards rank, condition, development, etc.
In preference to; rather than.
Anterior to in time; previous to: as, I shall return before six o'clock.
Under the action, influence, or power of.
Figuratively and colloquially, in prosperous circumstances; out of debt or difficulty.
Previous to the time when: formerly sometimes followed by that.
At an earlier time.
In advance.
At the front end.
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