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before
Example
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
Old useExample
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.
before
01
voor, eerder dan
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.
The announcement will be made before the event.
Example
She had to finish her work before dinner.
He always wakes up before sunrise.
Their train will depart before yours.
03
in front of or ahead of something or someone in space
Example
The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
The horse galloped before the carriage.
Example
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
Example
I would die before betraying my friends.
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
She vowed that she would sacrifice herself before surrendering.
Example
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
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.
She presented her findings before the committee.
07
voor, tegen
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.
He stood his ground before the enemy.
Example
Before you is a list of recommendations.
The options are laid before you for decision.
A variety of choices lie before you.
Example
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
Example
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
Example
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
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.
The value of the property is estimated before any deductions.
before
01
used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time
Example
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
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.
They ’d rather lose the game before they break the rules.
03
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.
She ’s going to call me back before I finish my coffee.
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.
There was a long pause before the concert started.
05
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.
Move your car before it gets damaged by the storm.
06
voordat, eerder dan
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.
He must submit the form before he can receive his benefits.
Before
01
de voorgaande tijd, de voorafgaande gebeurtenis
the earlier time or event
Example
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
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.
The doctor showed us the befores to illustrate the effectiveness of the procedure.
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