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以前 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ago adv Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
  • back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  • before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
  • once adv On one occasion only; a single time.
  • previously adv At an earlier time, before now or before the point being discussed.

Senses

以前 is used for these senses in English:

  • ago Before now, before the present time
  • back (not comparable) To or in a previous condition or place.
  • before At an earlier time.
  • once (temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
  • previously (with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time; already.

back — full definition

  1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
  2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
  3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
  4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
  5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

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