Before Synonyms

Before synonyms such as "in front of, ahead of, above, and before the very eyes of". Before is a preposition, and its antonyms are after, later, and next. Here are 37 another word for before with example sentences.

Another word for Before

1. prior to

  • up to then
  • up to now
  • until then
  • until now
  • prior to
  • previous to
  • previously
  • preparatory to
  • preliminary to
  • on the eve of
  • leading up to
  • in the past
  • in preparation for
  • in expectation of
  • in days gone by
  • in anticipation of
  • in advance of
  • hitherto
  • heretofore
  • formerly
  • earlier than
  • earlier
  • before then
  • before now
  • anterior to
  • ahead of

2. in front of

  • under the nose of
  • sooner than
  • rather than
  • over
  • in the sight of
  • in the presence of
  • instead of
  • in preference to
  • in front of
  • before the very eyes of
  • above

How to Use before in a Sentence

Consider the consequences before acting.

He reads the newspaper everyday before breakfast.

I finished my homework before dinner.

Order your thoughts before speaking.

Please arrive before the meeting starts.

Review the procedure before implementation.

She always checks before leaving home.

Turn off the lights before you leave.

Understand the procedure before proceeding.

We met before the movie started.