Before

6 lettersprepositioncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Earlier in time than; in front of in position or order.

“Please call me before you leave.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɪˈfɔː/

Syllables

be·fore

Related Words

Synonyms

prior ahead earlier

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Wordle

Contains BE- start and -ORE ending pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; good for using F tile strategically.

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Words you can make from Before

Shorter words formed from the letters in “before”.

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