before (conjunction)
before (conjunction)
[clause + before + clause
before + clause, + clause]
We can use before to join two clauses.
We can either say: A happened before B happened OR Before B happened, A happened.
The meaning is the same: A happened first.
Note the comma (,) in the second structure. I bought a lot of new clothes before I went to America.
Before! went to America, I bought a lot of new clothes.
He did military service before he went to university.
( = He did military service first.)
Before he did military service, he went to university.
( = He went to university first.)
In a clause with before, we use a present tense if the meaning is future. I 'll telephone you before you leave.(NOT before you will leave.)
In a formal style, we often use the structure before + -ing. Please put out all lights before leaving the office.
Before beginning the book, he spent five years on research.
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