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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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The men are due to appear before Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"I have recovered Nazi-looted art from World War II before, including pieces in the Louvre, the Dutch Royal Collection, and numerous museums," he said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

With a 4-3 victory Sunday before a raucous sold-out crowd at Honda Center, the Ducks evened the series 2-2 ahead of Game 5 in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Timberwolves' victory on Sunday levels the best-of-seven series at 2-2 before game five in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

A hint of sadness floats across Zara’s eyes before it’s replaced with anger.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam