прежде

прежде

"Прежде" means "before" or "previously."

In this sentence, 'прежде чем' functions as a prepositional phrase meaning 'before', referring to a preceding condition or action.

Прежде чем начать работу, подготовь все необходимые инструменты.

Before starting the work, prepare all the necessary tools.

Here, 'прежде' means 'before' in a temporal sense, indicating a time prior to the main action described.

Он некоторое время жил в Москве, но прежде издалека только мечтал об этом городе.

He lived in Moscow for some time, but before, he had only dreamed of this city from afar.

In this usage, 'прежде всего' functions as an adverbial phrase meaning 'first of all', emphasizing the primary importance of the subsequent content.

Прежде всего, нужно обдумать наши цели и ресурсы.

First of all, we need to consider our goals and resources.