before

before

bɪˈfɔr, bɪˈfɔːr, biˈfɔɹ, bəˈfɔɹ, bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ, bɪˈfoə, bɪˈfɔː

Meaning: at an earlier time; in the past

Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: bɪˈfɔːr, biˈfɔɹ, bəˈfɔɹ, bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ, bɪˈfoə, bɪˈfɔː

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I have seen this movie before.

I have never seen anything like it before.

I've seen you somewhere before.

I am fairly certain that we have met before.

The thrill of winning the race was unlike anything he had ever felt before.

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