preposition

before

UK /bɪˈfɔː/US /bəˈfɔr/

before

PREPOSITION

Definition of before

1

If x happens before y, x happens first and y happens second.

Example: He worked in a gas station before he became famous.

1

in front of something

Example: She stood before him, looking into his eyes.

2

until

Example: It took a few moments before I realized that she was joking.

before

EXAMPLES

Examples of before

1

He worked in a gas station before he became famous.

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2

Put out the fire before the house burns down.

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3

She stood before him, looking into his eyes.

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4

It took a few moments before I realized that she was joking.

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