Earlier
Earlier adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
In front
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- Cue a body being slid across the floor in front of him and Vinnie stating, "Here's one I made earlier."
Source: One I Prepared Earlier -
Flash Back: Used regularly to show events that occurred earlier in the Zombie Apocalypse: In episode 2, Kurumi has some about the boy she liked zombifying in front of her.
Source: Manga / School-Live! -
Mia encounters her true love (the same guy who kissed her earlier) and kisses him in front of the throne; she lifts her foot as the camera pulls back out of the room.
Source: Foot Popping
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