ра́ньше — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
• before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
• heretofore adv Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.
• once adv On one occasion only; a single time.
• previously adv At an earlier time, before now or before the point being discussed.

Senses

ра́ньше is used for these senses in English:

• already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• before At an earlier time.
• heretofore (formal, temporal) Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.
• once (temporal location) Formerly; during some period in the past.
• previously (with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time; already.
• used to (temporal location) Formerly and habitually or repeatedly, but possibly no longer, did.

already — full definition

1. adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
2. adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.

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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