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[まえ()·]
maeni
adverb

Root Words:

[まえ() + に]
mae + ni

English Meaning(s) for 前に

adverb
  1. ahead; before; ago

Definition and Synonyms for 前に

Erstwhile at a previous time
Synonyms: かつて, 以前, 先に, 先に, 前に
Forward toward the future
Synonyms: 前に, 早めに
Supra at an earlier place
Synonyms: 前に
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
Earlier earlier in time
Synonyms: かつて, かねて, かねる, 先に, 先に, 前に
In Front at or in the front
Synonyms: 前に, 前方, 前方
Ahead ahead of time
Synonyms: かねて, かねる, あらかじめ, お先に, 先立つ, 先立って, 前に, 前もって
Forward in a forward direction
Synonyms: お先に, 前に
Out Front leading or ahead in a competition
Synonyms: 前に
Back in or to or toward a past time
Synonyms: さかのぼる, 前に
Earlier previously
Synonyms: かつて, かねて, かねる, 先に, 先に, 前に
Forward forward in time
Synonyms: 前に, 早めに
Ahead in anticipation
Synonyms: かねて, かねる, あらかじめ, お先に, 先立つ, 先立って, 前に, 前もって

Meanings for each kanji in 前に

» in front; before

Stroke Order Diagrams for 前に

Sample Sentences for 前に

I had forgotten that I had met her several years ago.
His father had died of cancer 10 years ago.
He remained calm even in the presence of danger.
The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we WILL get there.
He went there ten years ago.

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