Use before Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈjus/, /ˈjuz/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ

YOOS-bi-FOR or YOOZ-bi-FOR

UK

juːz/ /bɪfˈɔː

YOOZ-bif-AW

التعريف

This phrase tells you to do or apply something before a specific time, date, or event. Often found on products, especially food or medicine, showing the latest date it should be used for safety or effectiveness.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly seen in written form on packaging, especially with food, cosmetics, or medicine. Not usually used in spoken English except when quoting labels. Different from 'best before', which focuses on quality rather than safety.

• Spanish: usar antes de
• Portuguese (BR): usar antes de
• Portuguese (PT): usar antes de
• Chinese (Simplified): 在...之前使用
• Chinese (Traditional): 在...之前使用
• Hindi: का उपयोग इससे पहले करें
• Arabic: يُستخدم قبل
• Bengali: ব্যবহারের শেষ তারিখ - শেষ ব্যবহারের তারিখ
• Russian: использовать до
• Japanese: 使用期限
• Vietnamese: hạn sử dụng
• Korean: 사용 기한
• Turkish: son kullanma tarihi - kullanmadan önce
• Urdu: استعمال کرنے کی آخری تاریخ
• Indonesian: gunakan sebelum

جمل نموذجية

Please use before June 2025.

basic

Look for the use before date on the package.

basic

This cream should be use before its expiry date.

basic

If the use before date has passed, throw it away.

natural

You’ll find the use before info right under the barcode.

natural

Double check the use before date before taking that medicine.

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