before

/bɪfˈɔː/

/ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ/

before

ahead of someone or something in time, order, or importance

at a time earlier than something

before

at an earlier time

synonyms : earlier

at or in the front

synonyms : ahead

before

earlier than a particular action or event

Examples

1. The pilot checked the aircraft before the long-haul flight.

2. The children opened their presents before breakfast.

3. Before bed, my mother always turns down the volume of our TV.

4. The soccer team had intensive practice sessions before the big game.