Before(prep.)
- In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
Before(prep.)
- Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.
Before(prep.)
- An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.
Before(prep.)
- Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.
Before(prep.)
- In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
Before(prep.)
- Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.
Before(prep.)
- Open for; free of access to; in the power of.
Before(adv.)
- On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.