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Definition before your time in British English

before your time phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that something happened or existed before you were born

Example

These styles were a bit before my time.

Synonyms and related words
past ago previously
2

used for talking about things that existed in a place before you lived or worked there

Example

She was a manager here, before your time.

Synonyms and related words
past ago previously
3

used for talking about things that happen at an earlier stage than they should

Example

Such a modern design may look outdated before its time.

Synonyms and related words
sooner premature early bird
Definition before your time in British English