tofore Meaning & Definition
/təˈfɔː(ɹ)/
What Does Tofore Mean?
Tofore is a preposition that means Before. As an adverb, it means Before, previously. As a conjunction, it means Before.
Tofore Definition (Preposition)
- Before.
Tofore as an Adverb
- Before, previously.
Tofore as a Conjunction
- Before.
Synonyms of Tofore
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Tofore synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
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Origin of Tofore
From Middle English tofore, toforn, from Old English tōforan (“in front of”), from tō (“to”) + foran (“front, fore-part”, n.), dative case of fora (“front”). Compare Dutch tevoren (“previously”), German zuvor (“before, previously”). More at to, fore.