前 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ago adv Used after a period of time to mean "before now."
- anterior adj Located toward the front, especially of the body — nearer the head end rather than the back.
- before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
- ex noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
- former adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
- forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.
- front noun The forward-facing part or side of something.
- last adj Coming after all others; final.
- onward adj Moving or directed forward, or further ahead in time.
- previous adj Coming before the current one, in time or order.
Senses
前 is used for these senses in English:
- ago Before now, before the present time
- anterior (formal) Coming before or earlier in time or development, prior to, preceding.
- before At an earlier time.
- ex- former
- former Previous.
- forward (not comparable) Situated toward or at the front of something.
- forward (nautical) At, near, or towards the bow of a vessel (with the frame of reference within the vessel).
- front The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.
anterior — full definition
- adj Located toward the front, especially of the body — nearer the head end rather than the back.
- adj Coming before something else in time or sequence.