A1 noun तटस्थ #3,404 सबसे आम

before

/bɪˈfɔːr/

Refers to a period of time that happened in the past or preceded a specific event. While usually a preposition, it can be used as a noun to describe the previous state or the 'before' part of a comparison.

उदाहरण

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1

The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.

The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.

2

We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.

We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.

3

In the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.

In the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
before
क्रिया विशेषण
before
संबंधित
antecedent
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याद रखने का तरीका

Remember 'B' is for 'Before' and 'Back in time'.

त्वरित क्विज़

The plastic surgeon showed us the _____ and after pictures.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: before

उदाहरण

1

The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.

everyday

The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.

2

We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.

formal

We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.

3

In the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.

informal

In the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.

4

The study contrasts the before with the experimental results.

academic

The study contrasts the before with the experimental results.

5

Please provide a report on the before and after metrics of the project.

business

Please provide a report on the before and after metrics of the project.

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
before
क्रिया विशेषण
before
संबंधित
antecedent

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

the before times the before times
before and after before and after
long before long before
just before just before
shortly before shortly before

सामान्य वाक्यांश

the before times

the before times

never before

never before

before your time

before your time

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

before vs ago

'Ago' is used to measure time back from the present, while 'before' relates to a time prior to another event.

before vs earlier

'Earlier' is a comparative adverb/adjective, while 'before' can indicate a fixed point in the past.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

When used as a noun, it almost always appears in the phrase 'the before and after' or colloquially as 'the before times.' It is much more common as a preposition or conjunction.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often say 'I saw him two days before' when they should say 'I saw him two days ago' if they are speaking relative to now.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Remember 'B' is for 'Before' and 'Back in time'.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

From the Old English 'beforan', meaning in front of or in the presence of.

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Used as a noun primarily in paired phrases like 'before and after'. Usually takes the definite article 'the' when functioning as a noun.
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

The phrase 'the before times' gained significant cultural popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic to refer to life before the global lockdowns.

त्वरित क्विज़

The plastic surgeon showed us the _____ and after pictures.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: before

संबंधित मुहावरे

Time के और शब्द

lifetime

A1

A lifetime is the entire period of time that a person is alive. It can also refer to the length of time that an object, like a machine, works correctly.

Monday

A1

Monday is the day of the week between Sunday and Tuesday. In many parts of the world, it is regarded as the first day of the working and school week.

Tuesday

A1

Tuesday is the third day of the week, positioned between Monday and Wednesday. In most Western cultures and business environments, it is regarded as the second day of the standard work week.

Thursday

A1

Thursday is the day of the week that comes after Wednesday and before Friday. It is typically considered the fourth day of the working week in most Western countries.

Saturday

A1

Saturday is the day of the week that follows Friday and comes before Sunday. It is widely considered the first day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or leisure in many cultures.

Sunday

A1

Sunday is the seventh day of the week, positioned between Saturday and Monday. In many parts of the world, it is considered the final day of the weekend and is typically a day for rest or religious activities.

weekend

A1

The weekend is the period of time at the end of the week, typically including Saturday and Sunday. It is generally a time when people do not work or attend school and use the time for rest or leisure.

yesterday

A1

Yesterday refers to the day immediately before today. It is used to describe events, actions, or states that occurred in the very recent past, specifically one day ago.

day after tomorrow

A1

The day that comes after the one that follows today. It refers to a point in time two days into the future from the current day.

day before yesterday

A1

The day that occurred immediately before yesterday, referring to two days ago from today. It is used to pinpoint a specific time in the recent past in relation to the current day.

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