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before
Preposition
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If mathx/math happens before mathy/math, mathx/math happens first and mathy/math happens second.
He worked in a gas station before he became famous.
Put out the fire before the house burns down.
I have not been there before.
She finished before me.
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in front of something
She stood before him, looking into his eyes.
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until
It took a few moments before I realized that she was joking.
very
Adverb
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Much; quite. Using very makes the adjective or adverb stronger.
He was very young.
very
Adjective
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Exact.
This man is the very one for the job.
eyes
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noun
opinion or judgment
in the eyes of the law
I was wrong in her eyes