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before

before

Meaning of before

English

earlier than something

Русский

раньше чего-либо по времени

before

Pronunciation

British English
/bɪˈfɔː/
American English
/bɪˈfɔr/

before with Russian translation

Сочетания со словом before

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

5 сочетаний

Сочетания и примеры

  • before noonдо полудня
  • before dinnerдо ужина
  • before schoolдо школы
  • before workдо работы
  • before bedtimeперед сном

before usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Wash your hands before dinner.

Помой руки перед ужином.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Read the instructions before the lesson.

Прочитай инструкции перед уроком.

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)
🇬🇧English

Not later than a deadline: by Friday.

A2very often

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?

before is pronounced as /bɪˈfɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

before definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Помой руки перед ужином. Translation: Wash your hands before dinner.

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