before

1. prep. In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house. Source: opted

2. prep. Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that. Source: opted

3. prep. An advance of; farther onward, in place or time. Source: opted

4. prep. Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than. Source: opted

5. prep. In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing. Source: opted

6. prep. Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of. Source: opted

7. prep. Open for; free of access to; in the power of. Source: opted

8. adv. On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear. Source: opted

9. adv. In advance. Source: opted

10. adv. In time past; previously; already. Source: opted

11. adv. Earlier; sooner than; until then. Source: opted

12. adv. earlier in time; previously Source: wordnet

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