beforetime
adverbUK /bɪˈfɔːtaɪm/
US /bɪˈfɔːrtaɪm/
Before now; at an earlier time.
The old castle was built beforetime, long before our grandparents were born.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In the past; in former days.
Beforetime, people traveled by horse and cart.
3. Ahead of time; in advance.
She finished her homework beforetime so she could play.
4. Prior to a particular event or moment.
The guests arrived beforetime and waited in the garden.