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Meaning of come before | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To appear publicly in front of someone superior.
transitive
to be of greater importance (than)
transitive
to be judged, decided or discussed by authority.
transitive
To precede.
transitive

Examples

“He was summoned to come before the king.”

“Looking out for your family should come before making money.”

“Jones' behavior will come before the board of directors.”

“F comes before G in the alphabet.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

come between come by come calling come clean come correct come down