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

Example Sentences

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Pensioners are being urged to get a free air fryer before supplies run out.

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Scoring 54 not out to secure a T20 series win in Sri Lanka before this tournament hinted at what was to come.

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Like many others, Harrison stuck to road running before the club floated the prospect of cross country.

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"I usually read for two to two-and-a-half hours before I go to bed," she said.

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A blotchy red or brown rash usually appears after a few days, typically behind the ears and on the face, before spreading.

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