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Meaning of Before
The primary meaning of the word "Before" is related to time or position, indicating something happens earlier than something else.
Etymology of Before
The word "Before" comes from Old English "biforan", which is a combination of "bi" meaning "by" and "foran" meaning "in front of"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate time, position, or preference
Synonyms
ahead
prior
previously
earlier
beforehand
preceding
antecedent
fore
formerly
once
heretofore
hitherto
erst
theretofore
until
ere
sooner
anterior
preceding
preexisting
preceeding
priorly
antecedently
in advance
beforehand
precursive
prelusory
preliminary
introductory
anticipatory
preparatory
advance
forward
precursory
Definitions
- Used to indicate a time earlier than the time of speaking or a specified time
- * Used to indicate the position of something in front of something else
- * Used to indicate a preference or priority for one thing over another
Usage Examples
- I will meet you before the movie starts
- * She arrived before I did
- * He always puts his family before his work
Antonyms
after
later
afterwards
subsequently
following
behind
later on
next
then
subsequently
after that
at a later time
in the aftermath
posterior
succeeding
ensuing
successive
behind
rear
back
aft
subsequent
posterior
post
after
latter