beforeanythingelse
adverbUK /bɪˌfɔːrˈɛniθɪŋɛls/
US /bɪˌfɔːrˈɛniθɪŋɛls/
Doing something first, before you do anything else.
Before anything else, wash your hands.
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2. As the most important thing to do.
Before anything else, make sure everyone is safe.
3. At the very start of a process or list.
Before anything else, read the instructions.
4. Ahead of all other tasks or concerns.
Before anything else, finish your homework.