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before

UK/bi'fɒ:/US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

n.

Of before-and-after images: the one that shows the difference before a specified treatment

在...之前

adv.

At an earlier time

在前

prep.

Earlier than (in time)

在...之前

conj.

In advance of the time when

在...之前

Root Breakdown

Native English
beforeother
=before

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    "before" can be used in multiple ways.

  • 2.

    Understanding all uses of "before" takes practice.

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