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

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The law requires creators that make content for children under 13 to notify parents and obtain their consent before gathering personal information.

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Also published on Tuesday was a letter from West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford to the committee detailing intelligence considered by police before reaching the decision.

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National Rail said several routes were disrupted following the theft between Doncaster and Sheffield, which it first reported shortly before 05:30 GMT on Wednesday.

From BBC

The Pasadena Department of Transportation “strongly” advises parade-goers park before 6 a.m. the day of the event.

From Los Angeles Times

Lisa knew nothing of the game before she met Paul, but was soon indoctrinated.

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