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[い(以)·ぜん(前)]
izen
noun, adverb

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[い(已)·ぜん(前)]
izen
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English Meaning(s) for 以前

noun, adverb
  1. ago; since; before; previous
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Definition and Synonyms for 以前

Previously at an earlier time or formerly
Synonyms: かねて, かねる, あらかじめ, 以前, 先に, 先に, 先立つ, 先立って, 前に, 前もって
Erstwhile at a previous time
Synonyms: かつて, 以前, 先に, 先に, 前に

Meanings for each kanji in 以前

» by means of; because; in view of; compared with
» in front; before

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Sample Sentences for 以前

He used to live here.
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It feels like I've seen her before.
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People used to travel on foot.
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Albumin was found in my urine before.
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Jack once gave a helping hand to Robert, who was in trouble; and now Robert, in turn, is of great help to Jack.
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