以前 - Grammar Discussion

Before, Not even, Before even, Precede, Far from

Structure
Noun(1) + 以前(に)
Noun(1) (A) + 以前 + の + Noun (B)

(1) A(2) + (Antonym) A(2)

Verb (A) + Verb (A)[ない](2)
(2) [な]Adjective、[い]Adjective

(A) 以前 is used when a certain level/stage has not been reached yet, and the more fundamental issues of (B) remain. Often used to criticize thoughtless remarks, irresponsible attitudes, and the like. The noun 問題 is commonly modified by 以前.

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