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/ˈantes/

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Translation

before, previously, earlier

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin antius, based on Latin ante ('before') with an adverbial ending. It shares its root with English 'antecedent' and 'anterior'.

Origin
Latin
Root
ante
English cognates
antecedent, anterior

Examples

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You have to finish your homework before going out.

Barcelona, Madrid.

I used to live in Barcelona, now in Madrid.

Llamame , .

Call me before arriving, please.

, .

Before I used to drink coffee, now I prefer tea.

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The sooner you start, the sooner you will finish the work.

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