Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bevor

conjunction
/bɪˈvɔːr/
Definition
A word used to denote an event that happens before another event.
Examples
  • Bevor du gehst, müssen wir sprechen. (Before you go, we need to talk.)
  • Ich wasche meine Hände, bevor ich esse. (I wash my hands before I eat.)
  • Bevor die Sonne aufgeht, ist es noch dunkel. (It is still dark before the sun rises.)
Meaning
In context, ‘bevor’ is a conjunction used primarily in German, meaning ‘before’ in English. It indicates the time or order of actions.
Synonyms
  • prior to
  • beforehand
  • ahead of