before | Definition of before

before

preposition

Synonyms and Antonyms of before

1 earlier than

since I'm a faster runner, I got there before him

Synonyms of before

afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, ere, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect], of, previous to, prior to, to

Words Related to before

till, until, up to

Phrases Synonymous with before

Near Antonyms of before

next, next to, since

Antonyms of before

after, following

2 preceding in space

the children always insisted on running before their parents

Synonyms of before

afore [chiefly dialect], ahead of, fore (also 'fore) [chiefly dialect]

Words Related to before

Phrases Synonymous with before

in advance of, in front of

Antonyms of before

after, following