πριν — meaning in English

English meaning

• ago adv Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
• until prep Up to the point in time that something happens.

Senses

πριν is used for these senses in English:

• ago Before now, before the present time
• before In advance of the time when.
• before Earlier than (in time).
• until Before (a time).

before — full definition

1. preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
2. preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
3. adverb At an earlier time; previously.
4. conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.

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