before everything — prior to all other things; as the most important priority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: prior to all other things; as the most important priority
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈfɔːr ˈevriθɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Before everything, I need my morning coffee or I'm basically a zombie.
- Before everything else, remember to turn off your phone during the exam.
- My mom always says 'Before everything, wash your hands!'
before everything
NOUN[/bɪˈfɔːr ˈevriθɪŋ/]
prior to all other things; as the most important priority
prior to all other things; as the most important priority
Before everything else, she opens the door!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Before derives from Old English beforan, combining be- (by) and foran (in front), literally meaning 'in front of' or 'ahead of'. Everything is a compound of every and thing, originating from Old English æfre (always) and thing (object, matter), collectively denoting 'all things' or 'all matters'.
Breakdown
before: be- (by, near) + foran (in front); everything: every (æfre, always + ǽg, each) + thing (object, matter).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Before everything, I need my morning coffee or I'm basically a zombie.”
“Before everything else, remember to turn off your phone during the exam.”
“My mom always says 'Before everything, wash your hands!'”
“Before everything, let me check if I locked the door... for the fifth time today.”
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