Before and Yet

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

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Yet and before are semantically related in precede topic. In some cases you can use "Yet" instead an adverb "Before".

Yet adverb - Up to this or that time.

Usage example: she had yet to accomplish a single thing

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Before and yet are semantically related in precede topic. Sometimes you can use "Before" instead an adverb "Yet".

The worst of it is that they had seen the Child Catcher before and yet they were fooled by his Paper-Thin Disguise.

Source: Film / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In yet another episode, the team can't get enough evidence to press charges against a guy who murdered his wife before the episode is over.

Source: Justice by Other Legal Means
Wouldn't be so bad if you got control back before having to face the hardest boss yet encountered before you are able to redistribute the equipment.

Source: So Long, and Thanks for All the Gear aka: Wutai Theft

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