meaning of before
1. In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
2. Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.
3. An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.
4. Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.
5. In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
6. Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.
7. Open for; free of access to; in the power of.
8. On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.
9. In advance.
10. In time past; previously; already.
11. Earlier; sooner than; until then.
Related Words
before | beforehand | beforetime |
