Word BEFORE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

before

🇺🇸 [bɪˈfɔːr]

Meanings

A preposition or adverb used to indicate that something happens earlier in time than another event or situation. It can refer to a time period, action, or sequence of events.

Examples

• She arrived before the meeting started.
• I need to finish my homework before dinner.
• He always checks his email before going to bed.

Synonyms

prior to • earlier than • ahead of

Antonyms

after • following • later