Before and Head

Before

Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.

Head and before are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Head" instead an adjective "Before".

Head

Head adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Before and head are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adjective "Head".

Both words in one sentence

  • One of the greatest moments of this is in Of Mice and Men where George talks to Lennie about their plans for the farm and the rabbits to distract Lennie before George shoots him in the back of the head out of kindness, before Curley kills him instead.
  • Gotta Get Your Head Together In Gunnerkrigg Court chapter 19, Zimmy—the girl with static in her head and Imaginary Enemies—was seen clutching her head just before Bad Things started happening.
  • Use Your Head Mike, Lu & Og: Lu actually says "Use your head" before coming up with the idea of ramming her head into a money printing press to put her face on the island's cash.
    Source: Use Your Head
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