Definition of Before

1. Adverb. Earlier in time; previously. "I mentioned that problem earlier"

Exact synonyms: Earlier

2. Adverb. At or in the front. "With the cross of Jesus marching on before"
Exact synonyms: Ahead, In Front

Definition of Before

1. prep. In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.

2. adv. On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.

Definition of Before

1. Preposition. Earlier than (in time). ¹

2. Preposition. In front of in space. ¹

3. Preposition. Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone). ¹

4. Preposition. In store for, in the future of (someone). ¹

5. Preposition. In front of, according to a formal system of ordering items. ¹

6. Preposition. At a higher or greater position in a subjective ranking. ¹

7. Adverb. at an earlier time ¹

8. Adverb. in advance ¹

9. Conjunction. in advance of the time when ¹

10. Conjunction. (informal) rather or sooner than ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Before

1. previously [adv] - See also: previously

Lexicographical Neighbors of Before

befo
befoam
befoamed
befoaming
befoams
befog
befogged
befogging
befogs
befold
befool
befooled
befooling
befools
befor
before (current term)
before't
before-and-after
before Christ
before dark
before long
before someone's time
before the mast
before you can say Jack Robinson
beforecited
beforehand
beforehand(p)
beforemath
beforemaths
beforementioned

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