“before”

Earlier than (in time).

A falsehood may spread widely before it can be counteracted with the truth.

Negates the meaning of the modified verb.

Near or next to.

Connects at least two alternative words, phrases, clauses, sentences, etc., each of which could make a passage true.

Away from the inside or centre.

Preceding all others of a series or kind; the ordinal of one; earliest.

before a countable noun: A large, indefinite number of.

In a contrary direction to.

Continuously, constantly, all the time (for the complete duration).

Power, strength, force, or influence held by a person or group.

To physically place (sth or sb swh).

Number-two; following after the first one with nothing between them. The ordinal number corresponding to the cardinal number two.

The time when the Sun is below the horizon when the sky is dark.

Up to the time of (something happening); pending.

Any period of seven consecutive days.

In the inner part, spatially; physically inside.

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

Something that provides a definitive characterization or description of the nature and attributes of a specified entity.

A list of tasks arising during a meeting that are put aside to be dealt with later.

To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.

To emerge or become known, especially unexpectedly.

To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.