CEFR A1

before

preposition, adverb, conjunction

Meaning

Earlier in time than a specific moment or event.

Examples

I saw him before the party.
She finished her work before lunch.

Synonyms: earlier, previously, prior to

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before (A1)

preposition, adverb, conjunction

Pronunciation: /bɪˈfɔːr/

Definition

Earlier in time than a specific moment or event.

Examples

I saw him before the party.
She finished her work before lunch.
We need to leave before it gets dark.

How to Use before

before long (idiom): Soon. — "Before long, the rain stopped."
before then (collocation): Before a specific time already mentioned. — "We need to finish the report by Friday. We will discuss it before then."
before now (collocation): At any time in the past. — "Have you seen this movie before now?"

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