før — meaning in English

English meaning

• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
• fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
• until prep Up to the point in time that something happens.

Senses

før is used for these senses in English:

• before At an earlier time.
• before In advance of the time when.
• fast Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]

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.

fast — full definition

1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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