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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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Her solicitor also tried to engage with the care home, responding to new requests for documents that Victoria said they had not been asked for before and sending emails that got no reply.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

American fourth seed Tommy Paul saved three match points before scoring a battling three-set victory over unseeded Argentine Roman Burruchaga to win the ATP Houston US Men's Clay Court Championship on Sunday.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It said all residents, or their representatives, were given a contract with clear terms and conditions before they moved in.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"I've never had the opportunity to play at Wembley for club before, so for me it was a big chance," said Calvert-Lewin, who had scored within six minutes of coming on as a substitute.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“But I didn’t get a chance before her presentation, and afterward, I made a beeline for the marshmallow roast.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.