before (A1)

カタカナ: ビフォー

IPA: /bɪˈfɔːr/

Definition

Earlier in time than a specific moment or event.

意味: ある特定の時点や出来事よりも前の時間。

Examples / 例文

• I saw him before the party. — パーティーの前に彼に会いました。

• She finished her work before lunch. — 彼女は昼食前に仕事を終えました。

• We need to leave before it gets dark. — 暗くなる前に出発しなければなりません。

Before の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Before:

• 〜の前に
• 以前に
• 目の前に

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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