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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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Your deductible, or the amount you pay before insurance kicks in, is the key.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

But appearing before a committee of MPs, Sir Olly insisted he had acted properly when approving the clearance - and was right not to tell the prime minister at the time.

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The experiment, conducted in 2020, detected more than 20 organic molecules, including several that had never before been confirmed on Mars.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But, just as important, having a high deductible forces you to think twice before filing claims that could cost you more later.

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A squirrel raiding our bird feeder natters at me in irritation before it hops away to try its luck at the bird feeder two houses over.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam