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before this

ADVERB
formerly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
already earlier heretofore once
STRONG
erstwhile
WEAK
a while back aforetime anciently at one time away back back back when before before now down memory lane eons ago erewhile in former times in the olden days in the past lately long ago of old of yore olden days once upon a time radically some time ago time was used to be water under the bridge
Antonyms
WEAK
currently future presently subsequently
ADVERB
heretofore
Synonyms
STRONGEST
formerly previously
WEAK
before since so far until now up to this time
Antonyms
STRONGEST
currently future presently

Example Sentences

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"Just the day before this horrific incident, she had been at a party, dancing away and living her life to the fullest, as she had always done," the statement read.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Chief correctly warned that the regulation would force a “reordering of the domestic power sector before this court has an opportunity to review its legality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Talent firms who specialize in bringing young acts to the U.S. began noticing pullback before this year’s festival season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

You’ve probably actually heard of spasmodic dysphonia before this, even if you didn’t quite realize it.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“There are supposed to be fifty hidden copies of The Gold-Bug James said. “How many do you think he hid before this one?”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman