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What is being signed (English Meaning)

BEFORE (as in "before something begins")

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This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

• BEFORE (as in "before something begins")
• BEFORE THAT (as in "before something begins")
• PRE
• PRECEDE (as in "before something begins")
• PRIOR (as in "before something begins")

Examples of Usage

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English Sentence

I love to read poetry every night before bed.

ASL Gloss

EVERY NIGHT BEFORE BED POETRY I LOVE READ.

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English Sentence

I need to measure the room before I buy carpet.

ASL Gloss

BEFORE C-A-R-P-E-T I BUY ROOM MEASURE I NEED.

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English Sentence

I bought a new camera before my vacation.

ASL Gloss

BEFORE VACATION NEW CAMERA BOUGHT I.

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English Sentence

Please wash your hands before dinner.

ASL Gloss

BEFORE DINNER WASH HANDS PLEASE.

Sign Variations for this Word

• Variation 1 - ASL
• Variation 2 - Fingerspelled

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