Definition of before

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  • before is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • before is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • before is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of before

  • earlier in time; previously (adverb)

    Examples

    1. I had known her before
    2. as I said before
    3. he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier

    Synonyms

    1. earlier
  • at or in the front (adverb)

    Examples

    1. with the cross of Jesus marching on before

    Synonyms

    1. ahead
    2. in front

See definition of before in Merriam Webster