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before
before
Meaning of before
English
earlier than something
中文
表示时间或位置上早于或在……前面
Pronunciation
British English
/bɪˈfɔː/
American English
/bɪˈfɔr/
before with Chinese translation
before usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
Please wash your hands before eating.
请在吃饭之前洗手。
🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese
I read before I go to sleep.
我在睡觉之前看书。
before synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between before / prior to / ahead of
P
🇬🇧English
prior to
Formal.
B1often
ENPrior to the meeting, please read the report.
A
🇬🇧English
ahead of
Before an event, often with preparation.
B1often
ENShe finished ahead of the other runners.
Advanced: broader words (1)
ENPlease finish the work by Monday.
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before meaning: what does it mean?
earlier than something
before pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
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请在吃饭之前洗手。 Translation: Please wash your hands before eating.
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