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before


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BEFORE SOMETHING


Try to arrive before the start of the meeting.

Synonyms and examples


prior to
All utensils should be washed prior to use.
in advance of
formal
Call in advance of your visit to see if you'll need a parking reservation.
ahead of
My sister is arriving ahead of me to do the shopping for the dinner.
by
Make sure you're back by midnight.

Antonym and example


after
She showed up after the meeting had started.
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beforehand
previously
in advance
ahead of time
mainly US
ahead
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The preposition before shows that one event happens earlier than another. Before is also ad adverb meaning at an earlier time.

AT AN EARLIER TIME


I was sure I’d seen her face before.

Synonyms and examples


beforehand
He knew beforehand that his speech would anger many people.
previously
She has previously denied the accusations.
in advance
You should prepare your ingredients in advance.
ahead of time
mainly US
Try to arrive at the airport ahead of time to minimize the possibility of delays.
ahead
Always try to plan ahead(= make plans before you need to act) .

Antonym and example


afterwards
mainly UK
Right now I need to cook dinner, but I'll get to the wash afterwards.
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prior to
in advance of
formal
ahead of
by
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The preposition before shows that one event happens earlier than another. Before is also ad adverb meaning at an earlier time.

before | American Thesaurus


before


adjective
These are words and phrases related to before. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of before.

PREPARATORY


Synonyms


preparatory
preliminary
introductory
preparative
elementary
basic
primary
opening
prefatory
previous
prior to

PREVIOUS


Synonyms


foregoing
foregone
antecedent
former
erstwhile
aforesaid
aforementioned
previous
prior
preceding
earlier
early

Antonyms


subsequent
consequent
ensuing
succeeding
following
later

before


adverb

PREVIOUSLY


Synonyms


previously
earlier
at one time
once
a while back
a while ago
formerly
in times past
long ago
heretofore
earlier on
sometime back
back when

FORWARD


Synonyms


forward
ahead
onward
in advance
in front
toward the front
forth
frontward
toward the future

Antonyms


backward
to the rear

BEFOREHAND


Synonyms


beforehand
earlier
sooner
before now
ahead of time
in advance
before the fact
in time

Antonyms


afterwards
after

FIRST


Synonyms


first
by preference
by choice
rather
sooner
preferably

ABOVE


Synonyms


above
prior
earlier
sooner
previous
first

AGO


Synonyms


ago
back
back when
gone
since
past
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