English · Greetings & Phrases
before
/bɪˈfɔː/
[/bɪˈfɔː/]
earlier than
Beginnerconjunction
Definition
At or during a time earlier than something else.
Example
Finish your homework before you go outside to play with your friends.
Finish your homework before you go outside to play with your friends.
Etymology
From Old English "beforan," in front of.
How & Where It’s Used
Indicates earlier time or position; very common in all contexts.