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British pronunciation/bɪfˈɔː/
American pronunciation/ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/

Definitie & Betekenis van "before"

before
01

eerder, voorheen

at an earlier point in time
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I had visited that city before.
She had worked in that department before.
We ’ve met before, have n’t we?
02

voor, eerder

positioned ahead of or in front of a person or object in space
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The knight rode before, leading the procession through the village.
He stood before, waiting for the others to catch up.
The horse was placed before, ready to take the lead in the race.
01

voor, eerder dan

ahead of something else in a sequence or order
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The number 5 comes before 6 on the list.
Your name is before mine in the phonebook.
The announcement will be made before the event.
02

voor, ervoor

at a time earlier than something
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She had to finish her work before dinner.
He always wakes up before sunrise.
Their train will depart before yours.
2.1

voor, eerder dan

at a specific time prior to the hour indicated on the clock
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It's ten minutes before three.
The event will start five minutes before six.
The meeting is scheduled for twenty minutes before nine.
03

voor, voorbij

in front of or ahead of something or someone in space
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The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
The horse galloped before the carriage.
04

boven, voor

in a position of greater importance or priority relative to something else
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She always puts family before work.
He values honesty before all else.
In our school, respect comes before discipline.
4.1

voor, eerder dan

in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
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I would die before betraying my friends.
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
She vowed that she would sacrifice herself before surrendering.
05

voor, ten overstaan van

under the authority or judgment of a higher power or body
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The case was brought before the judge.
He stood before the council to present his proposal.
They were summoned before the magistrate for questioning.
06

voor, tegenover

in front of others for a performance, presentation, or similar purpose
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He spoke before the audience about his new book.
The orchestra performed before a large crowd.
She presented her findings before the committee.
07

voor, tegen

used to indicate confronting something directly, often in a challenging or significant way
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They had to retreat before the advancing army.
The council faced the challenge of improving the economy before them.
He stood his ground before the enemy.
08

Voor je, Voor u

in a position to be used
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Before you is a list of recommendations.
The options are laid before you for decision.
A variety of choices lie before you.
09

voor, voorgoed

in anticipation of something that will occur later
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There are many exciting things waiting before us.
Great challenges lie before us in the next few months.
The future lies before you, full of opportunities.
10

voor, ten aanzien van

in relation to or with regard to a specific issue, subject, or moral consideration
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The question of justice is before the people of this nation.
His conduct was a matter of great importance before society.
The dispute was a question before history itself.
11

voor, voordat

under the effect or control of a strong force or event
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The village crumbled before the hurricane ’s fury.
The tree fell before the strength of the wind.
He knelt before the overwhelming power of nature.
12

voor, voorafgaand aan

prior to any subtractions, deductions, or changes
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The total revenue before deductions was $50,000.
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
The value of the property is estimated before any deductions.
before
01

voordat, vooraleer

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time
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Do n't forget to lock the door before you go out.
I will call you before I go to bed tonight.
Let 's have lunch before we start the meeting.
02

eerder dan, voordat

used to show that one action is preferred over another
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She would leave before she would argue with him.
I would rather walk before I take the bus.
They ’d rather lose the game before they break the rules.
03

voor, eerder dan

used to show that something happens sooner or faster than expected
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We ’ll finish this task before the the day ends.
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
She ’s going to call me back before I finish my coffee.
04

voordat, vooraleer

used to express the time leading up to a certain event or action
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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.
There was a long pause before the concert started.
05

voordat, tenzij

used to indicate that something is done to ensure that a particular situation does not occur
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Get that report to me before the deadline expires.
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
Move your car before it gets damaged by the storm.
5.1

voordat, vooraleer

used to warn that something negative will happen if an action is not performed
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Get your things packed before I call the authorities!
Finish your chores before I tell your parents!
Leave this area before I report you to security!
06

voordat, eerder dan

used to indicate that one thing must happen for another to be possible or to occur
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You must complete the payment before you can receive the service.
The team must practice before they can compete in the tournament.
He must submit the form before he can receive his benefits.
01

de voorgaande tijd, de voorafgaande gebeurtenis

the earlier time or event
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We had never seen anything like it in the before.
The before of the meeting was filled with brief introductions.
She reminisced about the before, when life was simpler.
02

voorafgaand, vooraf

an image, condition, or situation that shows the state prior to a specified treatment or change
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The before of the house was unrecognizable after the renovation.
I prefer the befores in these makeover shows, as they often look more natural.
The doctor showed us the befores to illustrate the effectiveness of the procedure.
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