Before
Before adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Pre-existing and before are semantically related In some cases you can replace phrase "Pre-existing" with "Before", this terms are similar.
Pre-existing
Pre-existing adjective - Existing previously or before something.
Before and pre-existing are semantically related in earlier topic. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adjective phrase "Pre-existing".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- forward and before
- forward and pre-existing
- past and before
- past and pre-existing
- former and before
- former and pre-existing
- ahead and before
- ahead and pre-existing
- precedent and before
- precedent and pre-existing
- preceding and before
- preceding and pre-existing
- earlier and before
- earlier and pre-existing
Both words in one sentence
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It originated in upstate New York, before heading to what's now Utah in search of a land without a pre-existing Christian population to disapprove of their religion.
Source: Flyover Country -
Retool: The series' creators left before Season Eight began, and the show has shifted focus with far greater ties to pre-existing DC characters.
Source: Series / Smallville -
Arc Big Bad Shishio of Rurouni Kenshin is only capable of fighting for fifteen minutes at a stretch before he is in danger of his pre-existing health condition killing him.
Source: Magic Countdown
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