1. before - Adverb
2. before - Preposition
3. before - Conjunction
In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; -- sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.
An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.
Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.
In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.
Open for; free of access to; in the power of.
On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; -- opposed to in the rear.
In time past; previously; already.
Earlier; sooner than; until then.
Source: Webster's dictionaryMankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. John F. Kennedy
Perhaps, never before since the coming of the Christian era have demons appeared so openly and extensively as today. Seraphim Rose
It is blasphemy if you pray before God while you are full of anger. Ephrem the Syrian
Don't imitate the fly before you have wings. French Proverb
A diplomat must always think twice before he says nothing. Irish Proverb
Before preparing to improve the world, first look around your own home three times. Chinese Proverb