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