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

The loss to Oregon last season served as a rude awakening for USC and Maiava, a reminder of how far both still had to go before reaching their potential. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

From the beginning, they were built around the idea of going somewhere Japanese boy groups hadn’t necessarily gone before. — Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Moore initially appealed the suspension under the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme and went before an independent anti-doping tribunal. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Judges overseeing the cases for Emporia, El Dorado and Ottawa’s bans have ruled that the petitions can go before voters in November. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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