Uk English Meaning of before

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Definitions and Meaning of before in English

Wordnet

before (r)

earlier in time; previously

at or in the front

Webster

before (prep.)

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.

Webster

before (adv.)

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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