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How to Pronounce before?

Correct pronunciation for the word "before" is [bɪfˈɔː], [bɪfˈɔː], [b_ɪ_f_ˈɔː].

Definition of before

  1. Farther onward in place, or progress in a place; preceding; previously; already; hitherto. Before the wind, moving in the direction of the wind and by its impulse. Before the mast, not allowed aft the main-mast, as being only a common sailor.
  2. Preceding in space, in time, or in rank; in front of; in presence or sight of; under the cognizance of; in preference to.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What are similar-sounding words for before?

What is the present tense of Before?

  • In the present tense, the personal forms of the verb "be" are:

  • - I am

  • - You are

  • - He/She/It is

  • - We are

  • - You are

  • - They are
  • What is the past tense of Before?

  • The personal forms of the verb "before" in past tense are:

  • 1st person singular: I before

  • 2nd person singular: you before

  • 3rd person singular: he/she/it before

  • 1st person plural: we before

  • 2nd person plural: you before

  • 3rd person plural: they before
  • What is the adverb for before?

    The adverb form of "before" is "beforehand".

    What is the adjective for before?

    The adjective form of the word "before" is "previous".

    Usage over time for before:

    This graph shows how "before" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of before?

    The plural form of the word "before" is "befores".

    What is the singular form of before?

    The singular form of the word "before" is "before".

    Synonyms for Before:

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