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Term: Before

Definition:

adverb

1. at an earlier time; previously.

2. in front of; ahead of in place or position.

3. in preference to; rather than.

4. above; higher than.

Sense 1:

adverb

Example sentences:

1. I had seen that movie before.
2. He visited this place before the pandemic.
3. Susan attended the meeting before she left.

Sense 2:

adverb

Example sentences:

1. He stood before the judge and pleaded guilty.
2. Please line up before the starting line.
3. She walked slowly before the crowd.

Sense 3:

adverb

Example sentences:

1. I would die before I let that happen.
2. She would sing before she would dance.
3. He would save money before spending it all.

Sense 4:

adverb

Example sentences:

1. The mountain peak stood tall before the clouds.
2. The statue was placed before the entrance.
3. The moon shone brightly before the sun rose.

conjunction

1. earlier than the time when.

Sense 1:

conjunction

Example sentences:

1. Let's meet up before 6 PM.
2. The show must start before the guests arrive.
3. Finish your homework before going out to play.

preposition

1. in front of; ahead of.

2. of higher rank or importance than.

Sense 1:

preposition

Example sentences:

1. He was standing before the mirror.
2. Please wait here before the door.
3. The brave knight kneeled before the king.

Sense 2:

preposition

Example sentences:

1. I consider family before work.
2. She always puts her health before anything else.
3. Don't forget to put others before yourself.

conjunctive adverb

1. in advance; in anticipation.

Sense 1:

conjunctive adverb

Example sentences:

1. Get your work done before something unexpected happens.
2. Study hard before the final exams.
3. Finish your preparations before the guests arrive.

Term: Poetically

Definition:

adverb

in a manner characteristic of poetry; artistically.

Sense 1:

adverb

Example sentences:

1. The speaker recited the poem poetically, captivating the audience.
2. His words were beautifully crafted and delivered poetically.
3. The singer's voice soared poetically across the concert hall.

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