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