* Pre-: This is the most common and general prefix for "before".
* Examples: pre-game, pre-flight, pre-existing, pre-natal
* Ante-: This prefix means "before" in time or place.
* Examples: antebellum (before the war), antecedent (something that comes before), anteroom (a room before another)
* Pro-: While often meaning "for" or "in favor of", "pro-" can also mean "before" in some cases.
* Examples: pro-glacial (before a glacial period), prologue (the introductory part of a book or play)
* Fore-: This prefix suggests something that happens earlier or in advance.
* Examples: forewarn (warn in advance), forefather (an ancestor), forecast (predict)
* Prior-: This prefix emphasizes the order of things and means "earlier" or "preceding".
* Examples: prior engagement, prior authorization, prior knowledge
The best prefix to use will depend on the specific context and the meaning you want to convey.