Pronunciation: /bɪˈfɔːr/
adverb refers to time or place in the past
A1 I always brush my teeth before going to bed.
A2 She had never traveled abroad before last year.
B1 We need to finish this project before the deadline.
B2 The team had already left before I arrived at the meeting.
C1 Before making a decision, it's important to consider all the options.
C2 The company had already implemented new policies before the audit was conducted.
preposition used to indicate the time or place in front of or ahead of something
A1 I always brush my teeth before going to bed.
A2 Please finish your homework before dinner.
B1 You need to submit your report before the deadline.
B2 She had never traveled abroad before she went on that trip.
C1 The company conducted thorough research before launching the new product.
C2 He had never experienced such intense emotions before meeting her.
formal Please make sure to read the instructions carefully before starting the exam.
informal Hey, don't forget to check out the menu before deciding what to order.
slang I always double-check my texts before sending them out.
figurative It's important to think things through before making any big decisions.
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