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before
Example
I had visited that city before.
She had worked in that department before.
before
01
před, dříve než
ahead of something else in a sequence or order
Example
The number 5 comes before 6 on the list.
Your name is before mine in the phonebook.
Example
She had to finish her work before dinner.
He always wakes up before sunrise.
Example
The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
Example
She always puts family before work.
He values honesty before all else.
4.1
před, raději než
in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
Example
I would die before betraying my friends.
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
Example
The case was brought before the judge.
He stood before the council to present his proposal.
06
před, před před publikem
in front of others for a performance, presentation, or similar purpose
Example
He spoke before the audience about his new book.
The orchestra performed before a large crowd.
07
před, vůči
used to indicate confronting something directly, often in a challenging or significant way
Example
They had to retreat before the advancing army.
The council faced the challenge of improving the economy before them.
Example
Before you is a list of recommendations.
The options are laid before you for decision.
Example
There are many exciting things waiting before us.
Great challenges lie before us in the next few months.
10
před, vzhledem k
in relation to or with regard to a specific issue, subject, or moral consideration
Example
The question of justice is before the people of this nation.
His conduct was a matter of great importance before society.
11
před, před silou
under the effect or control of a strong force or event
Example
The village crumbled before the hurricane ’s fury.
The tree fell before the strength of the wind.
12
před, před odečty
prior to any subtractions, deductions, or changes
Example
The total revenue before deductions was $50,000.
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
before
Example
Do n't forget to lock the door before you go out.
I will call you before I go to bed tonight.
02
spíše než, dříve než
used to show that one action is preferred over another
Example
She would leave before she would argue with him.
I would rather walk before I take the bus.
03
dříve než, předtím než
used to show that something happens sooner or faster than expected
Example
We ’ll finish this task before the the day ends.
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
Example
The wait for the doctor took longer than we thought before we could see her.
It was n’t until the last moment before we could submit our project.
05
dříve než, předtím než
used to indicate that something is done to ensure that a particular situation does not occur
Example
Get that report to me before the deadline expires.
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
06
než, předtím než
used to indicate that one thing must happen for another to be possible or to occur
Example
You must complete the payment before you can receive the service.
The team must practice before they can compete in the tournament.
Before
Example
We had never seen anything like it in the before.
The before of the meeting was filled with brief introductions.
02
předchozí stav, předrenovační stav
an image, condition, or situation that shows the state prior to a specified treatment or change
Example
The before of the house was unrecognizable after the renovation.
I prefer the befores in these makeover shows, as they often look more natural.
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