before
//bɪˈfɔːr//
Preposition
1
During the period of time preceding (a particular event or time)
I always have breakfast before work.
2
In front of (in space or position)
She stood before the mirror.
3
In the presence of; being faced or confronted by
She stood before the judge to answer the charges.
4
In preference to; rather than
She chose quality before quantity.
Conjunction
1
In advance of the time when; earlier than the time that
Call me before you leave.
2
Rather than; in preference to
I would die before I betray my friends.
Antonym
Adverb
1
At an earlier time; previously; in the past
I've been to Paris before.
2
Ahead in position or space
She walked before, and I followed behind.