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شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
شبکه مترجمین ایران
english
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In addition to the idioms beginning with BEFORE, Also see BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE; CART BEFORE THE HORSE; CAST PEARLS BEFORE SWINE; LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP; PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL.
American Heritage Idioms
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before earlier than something or someone: • She could read before she started school. • Do you want to have a shower before me? prior to formal before something happens: • Please arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure. by no later than a particular time or date: • The children are usually in bed by 9 o'clock. • We have to be out of our hotel room by 10 o'clock. earlier before now, or before the time you are talking about: • I saw her earlier. • I had sent the letter earlier in the week. previously before now, or before a time in the past: • He previously worked as an electrician. • The show starred a previously unknown actress called Jennifer Aniston. in advance before something happens – used especially when talking about the arrangements for something: • Let me know in advance if you are going to be late. • The landlord wants three months’ rent in advance. beforehand ( also ahead of time ) before something happens, especially so that you are ready: • I wish we had known about all this beforehand. • It’s always best to decide beforehand how much you want to pay.
Longman-Thesaurus
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Phrase(s): *before someone ahead of or in front of someone in order. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; go ~.) • Who is before Mary? • I am before all of you.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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prep. in front of: He was standing before the house. conj. prior to: Before you go close the door. adv. previously: We saw that movie before.
Simple Definitions