go before

phrase

1

: to happen or exist at an earlier time

pay respects to those who went before us

2

: to be considered by for a decision or judgment

goes before the court tomorrow

Examples of go before in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

We’ve been told that Juliette is a once-in-a-generation leader, capable of pushing a rebellion further than it’s ever gone before. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Shortly after Roberts’ ruling, prosecutors filed their intent to appeal, meaning Fatherley’s case will likely go before the Kansas Court of Appeals. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

So Pioneer 11 pioneered the way through Saturn's outer rings, going where no spacecraft had gone before — and nearly colliding with a small moon along the way. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Under the old policy, appeals went before the library system's board. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for go before

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore
• heretofore