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before meaning in Sanskrit

पुरा purā

UK/bɪˈfɔː//bɪˈfoɹ/

before in Sanskrit: पुरा (purā). In English, before means earlier than (in time).

Sanskrit words for before

at an earlier time
पुरा purā

English meaning of before

  1. preposition Earlier than (in time).
  2. preposition In front of in space.
  3. preposition In the presence of.
  4. preposition Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).

Full definition of before

before in a sentence

  • I want this done before Monday.
  • We sat before the fire to warm ourselves.
  • He performed before the troops in North Africa.

Synonyms of before

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Questions about before in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of before in Sanskrit?
Before in Sanskrit is पुरा (purā).
before इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Before: पुरा (purā).
What does before mean in English?
Before means earlier than (in time).

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