Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
before
Preposition / Conjunction
/bɪˈfɔːr/
Definition
Prior to the time of something happening or being done.
Examples
- I always check my email before starting work.
- Make sure to wash your hands before eating.
- She arrived before her friends did.
Meaning
When something occurs earlier than another event.
Synonyms
- prior to
- ahead of
- in advance of
