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Commonbefore
The correct spelling is before.
How to pronounce before
/bɪˈfɔː/
adverbIPA: /bɪˈfɔː/
Say it like: Bef-ore
The correct spelling is before. At an earlier time. For example: "I've never done this before."
Usage Examples
“I've never done this before.”
“I want this done before Monday.”
“He stood before me.”
Meanings
adverb
- 1.At an earlier time.
- 2.In advance.
- 3.At the front end.
preposition
- 1.Earlier than (in time).
- 2.In front of in space.
- 3.In the presence of.
- 4.Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
- 5.In store for, in the future of (someone).
conjunction
- 1.In advance of the time when.
- 2.Rather or sooner than.
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