before
Divide before into syllables:
be · fore
How to pronounce before:
Definition of before:
- before:
- in advance ahead
Synonyms for before:
'fore
ahead of
b4
earlier than
ere
in advance of
of
previous to
prior to
till
to
until
Antonyms for before:
after
after a bit
after that
after this
afterward
afterwards
at a later date
at a later time
at another time
at some stage
behind time
belatedly
currently
down the line
down the road
eventually
following this
future
in a while
in due course
in time
late
later
later on
next
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