Before – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Earlier
Formerly
Previously
Hitherto
Before now

Slang Synonyms

B

B4

Bae

Bff

Bestie

Academic Synonyms

Previous
Anterior
Foregoing

Old English Synonyms

Afore
Previously
Ere

Regional Synonyms

Prior to
Preceding
Ahead of

Industry-specific Synonyms

Prior to
Previous to
In advance of

Antonyms

After
Later
Next
Subsequent

Meaning

(adverb) in front of; ahead of

Definition

(adverb) in front of in time ahead of; earlier than

Example Sentences

1. I need to finish my homework before I can go out to play.
2. We have to leave before it gets too late.
3. I have to take a shower before I go to bed.
4. I need to eat breakfast before I go to school.
5. I want to finish my project before the end of the day.