(1):
(prep.) In front of; preceding in space; ahead of; as, to stand before the fire; before the house.
(2):
(prep.) Preceding in time; earlier than; previously to; anterior to the time when; - sometimes with the additional idea of purpose; in order that.
(3):
(prep.) An advance of; farther onward, in place or time.
(4):
(adv.) Earlier; sooner than; until then.
(5):
(prep.) Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than.
(6):
(prep.) In presence or sight of; face to face with; facing.
(7):
(prep.) Under the cognizance or jurisdiction of.
(8):
(prep.) Open for; free of access to; in the power of.
(9):
(adv.) On the fore part; in front, or in the direction of the front; - opposed to in the rear.
(10):
(adv.) In advance.
(11):
(adv.) In time past; previously; already.