before
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/bɪˈfɔːr/
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/bɪˈfɔː(r)/
preposition
A1
earlier than
Check your work before you submit it.
A2
more important than
Family comes before work.
R
in front of
Stand before the mirror.
R
ahead in time
A big test is before us.
R
in the presence of
Speak before the group.
R
facing something
They ran before the storm.
conjunction
A2
earlier than when
Call me before you leave.
A2
until
Wait before the light turns green.
A2
to prevent something
Save your file before you lose it.
R
rather than
I'd quit before I accept that offer.
adverb
R
at an earlier time
I've seen this before.
translation
earlier than; more important than; in front of; ahead in time; in the presence of; facing something
earlier than when; until; to prevent something; rather than
at an earlier time