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English to English adverb
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earlier in time; previously |  | Example: I had known her before
as I said before
he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier
her parents had died four years earlier
I mentioned that problem earlier
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
at or in the front | | Example: I see the lights of a town ahead
the road ahead is foggy
staring straight ahead
we couldn't see over the heads of the people in front
with the cross of Jesus marching on before
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear. | | source: webster1913 preposition
| 4 |
In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house. | | source: webster1913
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