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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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Deputies responded to a call shortly before 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This new study shows the protection is nearly 85% when given at least four weeks before baby is born.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Even before then, the lithium miner had been a relative outperformer.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Cerebras first filed for an IPO in September 2024 before withdrawing its filing about a year later, according to the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

He stares at his feet and starts talking, telling me everything he’s never told me before.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam