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fore
1
at an earlier point in time
- I had visited that city before.
- She had worked in that department before.
- We've met before, haven't we?
- I read that book before.
- You have asked me this question before.
2
positioned ahead of or in front of a person or object in space
- The knight rode before, leading the procession through the village.
- He stood before, waiting for the others to catch up.
- The horse was placed before, ready to take the lead in the race.
- She was positioned before, guiding the others along the path.
- The captain walked before, setting the course for the journey.