Before - translation, pronunciation and examples
before
earlier than or in front of
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Помой руки перед ужином.
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The same word as the headword; indicates earlier time or position in front of.
More formal than 'before'; used mainly in writing or official speech.
Used for physical position only; not for time.
Used for a deadline or the latest time something happens; not the same as 'before' in general.
Can mean in front of or earlier than, but often implies being ahead in time, rank, or position.
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What's the difference between before / prior to / in front of / by / ahead of / earlier
The same word as the headword; indicates earlier time or position in front of.
I had seen him before.
Я видел его раньше.
More formal than 'before'; used mainly in writing or official speech.
Prior to the meeting, please read the report.
До встречи, пожалуйста, прочитайте отчёт.
Used for physical position only; not for time.
The car stopped in front of the house.
Машина остановилась перед домом.
Used for a deadline or the latest time something happens; not the same as 'before' in general.
Please finish the work by Monday.
Пожалуйста, закончите работу к понедельнику.
Can mean in front of or earlier than, but often implies being ahead in time, rank, or position.
She finished ahead of the other runners.
Она финишировала раньше других бегунов.
An adverb of time; refers to an earlier moment, not a preposition.
I arrived earlier than usual.
Я пришёл раньше обычного.
Previously, we lived in London.
Раньше мы жили в Лондоне.
Means 'in advance'; used for preparations before an event.
Please tell me beforehand if you cannot come.
Пожалуйста, скажите мне заранее, если не сможете прийти.
More formal; usually describes something that comes just before another thing in order.
See the preceding chapter for details.
См. предыдущую главу для подробностей.
Formal phrase meaning before a time or event; often used in official or business language.
The documents were sent in advance of the deadline.
Документы были отправлены заранее до срока.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce before and what this word means
before translation: перед. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce before
/bɪˈfɔː/
before translation
перед
before examples
Wash your hands before dinner.
before transcription
/bɪˈfɔː/, /bɪˈfɔr/
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before meaning: what does it mean?
earlier than or in front of
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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?
Wash your hands before dinner. Translation: Помой руки перед ужином.
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