Meaning of BEFORE in English

Use in sentences of BEFORE

Meaning of BEFORE in English

• In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
• Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.
• An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.
• Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.
• In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
• Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.
• Open for; free of access to; in the power of.
• On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.
• In advance.
• In time past; previously; already.
• Earlier; sooner than; until then.

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