"Before" Example Sentences
1. I ate dinner before going to the movie.
2. The phone rang before I could finish my sentence.
3. Please wash your hands before eating.
4. She studied for hours before taking the test.
5. Make sure you charge your phone before leaving the house.
6. Put on sunscreen before going outside on a sunny day.
7. The team practiced for weeks before the big game.
8. The concert started before we could find our seats.
9. I froze before I could think of a good response.
10. The teacher reviewed the material once more before beginning the test.
11. Save your work before closing the document.
12. Make a to-do list before going grocery shopping.
13. We arrived at the theater before the doors opened.
14. I looked both ways before crossing the street.
15. Make copies of all important documents before traveling abroad.
16. The plane took off just before the storm hit.
17. Double check you have everything you need before leaving the house.
18. There was a short delay before the show started.
19. They had never seen snow before coming to Canada.
20. I had never traveled by plane before that trip.
21. I discussed the topics in detail before the meeting.
22. We said our goodbyes before heading our separate ways.
23. The movie ended just before my bus arrived.
24. I met my husband several years before we got married.
25. I studied French for two years before actually traveling to France.
26. The superhero entered the burning building just before it collapsed.
27. Apply sunscreen reapply it often before spending time in the sun.
28. She paused briefly before continuing with her speech.
29. The children played in the yard before dinner.
30. I took a few deep breaths before giving my presentation.
31. They dreamed of traveling the world before settling down.
32. Back up all important files to a storage device before updating your computer.
33. The teacher briefly reviewed the material once more before passing out the test.
34. Make a checklist of items to pack before going on a trip.
35. We rehearsed the scene multiple times before performing it in front of an audience.
36. There was a brief silence before anyone spoke.
37. He thought long and hard before making a decision.
38. Save your game frequently before advancing to the next level.
39. I took some time to collect my thoughts before responding.
40. We reviewed the instructions one final time before beginning the project.
41. I explained the details of the plan before we put it into action.
42. The referee blew the whistle just before the player scored a goal.
43. I asked my parents for permission before going to the party.
44. Ensure all electrical appliances are unplugged before leaving the house.
45. Put things away and tidy up before guests arrive.
46. The plane circled the runway a few times before landing.
47. Check that all doors and windows are locked before going to bed.
48. Think through possible outcomes or solutions before making a decision.
49. I spoke with my supervisor before taking on the new project.
50. Double check that your stove and oven are turned off before leaving.
51. I was always tired after work but never before.
52. Make a backup of your work files before upgrading software.
53. The bus reached the station just before my train departed.
54. Shut down your computer before disconnecting any cables or turning off the power supply.
55. I waited nervously before the job interview.
56. We didn't realize we were lost before it was too late.
57. Our conversation came to an abrupt end just before he called me.
58. I saw her last week, but not before that.
59. Research the topic thoroughly before writing your essay.
60. She was speechless for a few moments before responding.
Common Phases
1.
Before you know it
2.
Before long
3. Better safe than sorry
4. Look
before you leap
5. Easier said than done
6. Better late than never
7. Rules are meant to be broken
8. Laughter is the best medicine
9. Once in a blue moon
10. Eat, drink and be merry
11. Rather die than give up
12. Catch someone red-handed
13. Give someone a piece of one's mind
14. Bite off more than one can chew
15. Break a leg