before
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.
예시
3 / 5The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.
The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.
We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.
We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember 'B' is for 'Before' and 'Back in time'.
빠른 퀴즈
The plastic surgeon showed us the _____ and after pictures.
정답!
정답은: before
예시
The photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.
everydayThe photos show the before and after of the kitchen renovation.
We must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.
formalWe must consider the before in order to understand the current situation.
In the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.
informalIn the before, we used to hang out at the park every Sunday.
The study contrasts the before with the experimental results.
academicThe study contrasts the before with the experimental results.
Please provide a report on the before and after metrics of the project.
businessPlease provide a report on the before and after metrics of the project.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
the before times
the before times
never before
never before
before your time
before your time
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Ago' is used to measure time back from the present, while 'before' relates to a time prior to another event.
'Earlier' is a comparative adverb/adjective, while 'before' can indicate a fixed point in the past.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Remember 'B' is for 'Before' and 'Back in time'.
어원
From the Old English 'beforan', meaning in front of or in the presence of.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The phrase 'the before times' gained significant cultural popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic to refer to life before the global lockdowns.
빠른 퀴즈
The plastic surgeon showed us the _____ and after pictures.
정답!
정답은: before
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Time 관련 단어
dinner time
A1Dinner time is the period of the day when people usually eat their main meal, typically in the evening. It can also refer to the specific clock time when a family or group sits down to eat together.
hour
A1A unit of time that lasts for sixty minutes. There are twenty-four of these units in one full day.
century
A1A century is a period of 100 years. It is a common unit of time used to group historical events and long durations.
interval
A1An interval is a period of time between two events or actions. It can also describe the space between two objects or musical notes.
era
A1An era is a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic. It is used to group years together based on a specific theme, person, or invention.
age
A1Age refers to the amount of time a person has lived or an object has existed. It is also used to describe a particular period in history or a stage of life.
Wednesday
A1Wednesday is the third day of the work week, occurring between Tuesday and Thursday. It is generally considered the middle of the standard five-day working week.
Friday
A1Friday is the fifth day of the week, falling between Thursday and Saturday. In many Western cultures, it is the final day of the standard work and school week.
weekday
A1A weekday is any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday. These are typically the days when people go to work or school, covering Monday through Friday.
tomorrow
A1The day that occurs immediately after the present day. It is used to refer to the near future or a specific date following today.
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