BEFORE
/bɪˈfɔː/
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Scrabble
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WWF
B(3) E(1) F(4) O(1) R(1) E(1)
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Definition
/bɪˈfɔː/
adverb
- At an earlier time.“I've never done this before.”
- In advance.
- At the front end.
preposition
- Earlier than (in time).“I want this done before Monday.”
- In front of in space.“He stood before me.”
- In the presence of.“He performed before the troops in North Africa.”
- Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).“The case laid before the panel aroused nothing but ridicule.”
- In store for, in the future of (someone).
conjunction
- In advance of the time when.
- Rather or sooner than.“I'll die before I'll tell you anything about it.”
Source: Wiktionary
