Basic Details
Word: Before
Part of Speech: Preposition / Adverb
Meaning: At a time earlier than; in front of something or someone.
Synonyms: Earlier, prior to, in front of
Antonyms: After, later
Idioms and Phrases
- Before your very eyes: Used to describe something happening while someone is watching closely. Example: "The magician performed an amazing trick right before our very eyes."
- Put off until tomorrow what you can do today: This means to not delay doing something that you can do now. Example: "Dont put off until tomorrow what you can do today; cleaning your room will make you feel better."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We should finish our homework before going outside to play.
Example 2: She arrived at the party before all her friends did.
Example 3: The dog was sitting quietly before the owner called it to come over.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "before" comes from the Old English word "beofora," which means "in front of" or "before in time?" It's interesting how the same concept has carried through the centuries!
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it before it happens." - Peter Drucker
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "before" mean?
a) Later
b) At a time earlier than
c) In the middle of
d) After
Answer: b) At a time earlier than
2. Which of these is a synonym of "before"?
a) After
b) In front of
c) Later
d) Behind
Answer: b) In front of
3. Which of these is an antonym of "before"?
a) Earlier
b) Later
c) Prior
d) In the past
Answer: b) Later
4. Which sentence uses "before" correctly?
a) She will eat breakfast before she goes to school.
b) He stayed up late before his homework.
c) They walked before the park.
d) We will meet before the next week.
Answer: a) She will eat breakfast before she goes to school.
5. Which idiom relates to the word "before"?
a) Before your very eyes
b) A stitch in time saves nine
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) All that glitters is not gold
Answer: a) Before your very eyes
