1. In advance of the time when: See me before you leave. 2. Rather than; sooner than: I will die before I will betray my country.

There are 38 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word before, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Minnesotans could see northern lights on May 14 and 15 as the natural spectacle will be visible through several northern states. The best time to look for the aurora borealis is between 11 p.m. and 2 ...

Forbes: Northern Lights Alert: 10 States May See Aurora On Saturday Night

Forbes on MSN: Northern Lights Forecast: 9 States May See Aurora Borealis Thursday

MSN: The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade.

The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade.

Solar maximum may be over, but you can absolutely still see the aurora borealis—here’s how.

Before: Created by Sarah Thorp. With Billy Crystal, Jacobi Jupe, Maria Dizzia, Ava Lalezarzadeh. After tragically losing his wife to suicide, child psychiatrist Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.

"Before" seems to prioritize atmosphere over substance, which ultimately detracts from its intriguing core mystery. While the performances remain strong, particularly from Crystal, the repetitive structure and lack of narrative drive may leave viewers disengaged.

The meaning of BEFORE is in advance : ahead. How to use before in a sentence.