Definitions

before

[bih-fawr, -fohr] / bɪˈfɔr, -ˈfoʊr /

ADVERB

earlier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ahead back previously since sooner

WEAK

afore aforetime ante antecedently anteriorly before present ere fore former formerly forward heretofore in advance in days of yore in front in the old days in the past past precendently previous up to now

Antonyms

WEAK

after afterward behind later

PREPOSITION

earlier than

Synonyms

STRONGEST

since

WEAK

ahead of ante antecedent to anterior to ere in advance of in front of preceding previous to prior to

Antonyms

WEAK

after afterward behind later

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Revenue in West Ham's most recent accounts was £227.6m, down from £269.7m the year before.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“The most important match is on Sunday. I just want to make sure we get a great result before heading to the World Cup and arrive in good physical condition.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Crews aboard Tiangong have until now largely remained in orbit for six months before being replaced.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Like “The Man in the High Castle” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” before it, our depressing reality erased the distance between us and its fantasy.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

She had never made frybread on her own before for other people.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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