before in Latin
before in Latin is anteā, antequam, ante — before means earlier than a particular time or event.
before in Latin
anteā
At an earlier time.
antequam
In advance of the time when.
ante
ante
In front of in space.
prae
In front of in space.
prō
In front of in space.
What does "before" mean?
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preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
"We arrived before the doors even opened."
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preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
"He stood before the judge to hear the verdict."
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adverb At an earlier time; previously.
"I've seen this movie before."
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conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.
"Lock the door before you leave."
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before in a sentence
- We arrived before the doors even opened.
- Please finish your homework before dinner.
- He stood before the judge to hear the verdict.
- I've seen this movie before.
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What is "before" in Latin?
"before" in Latin is anteā, antequam, ante. before means: Earlier than a particular time or event.
How do you use "before" in a sentence?
Example: "We arrived before the doors even opened." In Latin, "before" is anteā, antequam, ante.
Are there other ways to say "before" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "before": anteā, antequam, ante, prae, prō.
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