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Vocabulary Entry
before
|preposition • adverb • conjunction
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P
preposition
In advance of; prior to the time of.
Example Sentences
"He arrived before the meeting started."
"She finished her homework before dinner."
"We need to leave before traffic gets heavy."
A
adverb
Earlier than a particular time; previously.
Example Sentences
"I had seen that movie before."
"Call me before you come over."
"She had visited Paris before her trip to Rome."
C
conjunction
Used to introduce a clause indicating that something happens prior to another event.
Example Sentences
"Before you go, please sign the form."
"She always checks her email before she starts working."
"You should review your notes before the exam."