Before meaning in English

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Definition

before (nightfall): earlier than, in advance of (nightfall) preposition
I need this project finished before Thursday, because I have to give a presentation about it on Friday.
before (the court): in front of, in view of, in the presence of (the court) preposition

Examples

  • "So, please come to my petite dégustation in the break room at 1pm to celebrate me, French gastronomy and my final few months before I am possibly deported."
  • "Be up to date, you and you and you and you, before it's too late."
  • "Horatio : Haven't you ever been to a miracle juice bar before?"
  • "Warbuckle : I've never seen a horse drink so much before."
  • "Before we get started, I'd like to remind you that tomorrow's activities include camel boxing, camel racing, and of course the camel swimsuit competition!"
  • "Get out of here before the police come and kill you too."
  • "I must find this murderer, before he finds me."
  • "But, before she could leave the building, she heard a cry for help..."
  • "Will the groom please state his name before the congregation?"
  • "Godfather : I'm going to explain this one more time, before I die."
  • "Before you see him, however, I have some bad news."
  • "And this time, please brush your teeth before you go to bed."
  • "We've got to solve this mystery before it's too late!"
  • "But before I tell you about it, you must promise me that you will help me."
  • "So, before we land in Australia, do you have any questions?"
  • "I've never heard that one before."
  • "Bruno : Horatio, I'd like to reach your village before nightfall."
  • "Susie : So there I was with my best mates, and it was just like old times again, before I became CEO of Delavigne, before Jean proposed marriage, before Bruno took me away in his helicopter."
  • "The rest of the party looked on in horror before continuing with the barbecue."
  • "I think that someone is in danger, and we must find them before Icarus kills again!"

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