as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
some young boys raced afore to tell onlookers that the parade was about to kick off
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as in 'fore
preceding in space
a majestic sailing ship going full speed afore the wind
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Preposition
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Bernier wasn’t produced from upstate for his sentencing in the Manhattan case on Jan. 13 or Feb. 11, days before the prison strike.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025 -
United Airlines provides a small discount for prepaid bags at least 24 hours before departure.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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LeBron James already opted in to a $52.6 million deal with the Lakers for next season, the Rockets traded for Durant and the Los Angeles Clippers saw James Harden decline his option in return for a new deal and a raise.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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“Afore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afore. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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