adverb
- before in time or place
Usage: archaic; dialectal
preposition
- in front of; before
Usage: archaic; dialectal
Examples
- He had seen such storms afore.
- The captain stood afore the mast.
- Afore the sun rises, we must be ready.
- She mentioned this matter afore.
- The old sailor spoke of days afore the war.
- Stand afore me so I can see you clearly.