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  1. 23-Mar-2011, 14:59 #1
    Allen165
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    "Soccer practice starts at 6, but I usually work out before."

    I would go with "beforehand" here, but I'm wondering if "before" is also correct.

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  2. 23-Mar-2011, 16:29 #2
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    Default Re: Before

    Quote Originally Posted by Jasmin165 View Post
    "Soccer practice starts at 6, but I usually work out before."

    I would go with "beforehand" here, but I'm wondering if "before" is also correct.

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    Yes, and probably in AmE heard more often than "beforehand". You might also hear "earlier".
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