Definition
before (nightfall): earlier than, in advance of (nightfall)
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)
- "Before we enter, please put on these sandals and take this water pistol... just in case."
- "Warbuckle : I've never seen a horse drink so much before."
- "So, before we land in Australia, do you have any questions?"
- "The rest of the party looked on in horror before continuing with the barbecue."
- "We've got to solve this mystery before it's too late!"
- "Brian : We know for a fact that barking was heard in the vicinity of the copy machine at 7.15pm, just 3 minutes before Stink's body was discovered in the hallway!"
- "Brian : Why don't we have a quick coffee before we continue, Miss Lohan?"
- "Brian : Our sources tell us that just minutes before Stink's corpse was discovered by Bruno, you were seen in the sales department!"
- "But, before she could leave the building, she heard a cry for help..."
- "The perplexed shark hesitated slightly before biting the victim in two."
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