Another word for before

Above, before now, and ahead are another word for before. After, later, and next are the opposites of before. On this page, find 47 synonyms for before, parts of speech, and examples of before sentences.

Before synonyms

Before means at an earlier time, in front of, or prior to an event or position. It can also mean in the presence of someone, often someone in authority.

  • Above
  • Ahead of
  • Ahead
  • Anterior to
  • Before now
  • Before the very eyes of
  • Before the very eyes of
  • Before then
  • Earlier than
  • Earlier
  • Formerly
  • Heretofore
  • Hitherto
  • In advance of
  • In advance
  • In anticipation of
  • In days gone by
  • In expectation of
  • In front of
  • In front of
  • In front
  • In preference to
  • In preparation for
  • In the lead
  • In the past
  • In the presence of
  • In the presence of
  • In the sight of
  • In the sight of
  • Leading up to
  • On the eve of
  • Over
  • Preliminary to
  • Preparatory to
  • Previous to
  • Previously
  • Prior to
  • Rather than
  • Sooner than
  • Under the nose of
  • Under the nose of
  • Until now
  • Until then
  • Up to now
  • Up to then
  • Instead of

Before sentences

  • Finish your homework before going to play.
  • She arrived before the movie started screening.
  • Wash your hands before eating any meal.
  • The sun set before they reached home.
  • Speak with him before making any decisions.
  • The meeting ended before lunch was served.
  • He paused before answering the tricky question.

Before parts of speech

Preposition

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