Before
Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- At the beginning of his "Adventures of Electra Elf" video, he stares at the DVD in disbelief before going "What the Faaaaaaaa-" before cutting to the opening.
Source: Web Video / TV Trash - The West Wing always has a few minutes-long opening scene before the credits that can vary greatly in style from episode to episode.
Source: The Teaser aka: Cold Opening -
She figures out where he is, but only gets as far as opening the door before turning back.
Source: Love Before First Sight
Cite this Source
Opening and Before. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/opening
Before & Opening. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/opening>.
Opening or Before. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/before/opening.
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