Since before vs Even before I

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Since before' is used to indicate a point in time before a specific event or time frame, while 'even before I' is used to emphasize the early timing of an action or event. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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Since before

The phrase 'since before' is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a point in time before a specific event or time frame.

This phrase is used to refer to a time period that started before a particular event or point in time. It is often followed by a specific time reference or event.

Examples:

I have known her since before she moved to this city.
They have been friends since before high school.
He has been interested in art since before he could walk.
Since before the accident, she has been more cautious.
Since before the pandemic, they had been planning to travel.

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Since before I went to prison.
You don't think I've been tellin' him that Since before we left Houston?
Since before I went to prison.
Since before your mother was toilet trained.
And have been since before the dates on these prescriptions.
You haven't had anything to eat Since before the show.
Since before you and Abigail were born.
Since before the wall went up.
Since before Gracie went to school.
Since before you even had a single short and curly...
Since before there - There were even people here.
Since before Christmas, Phillip and Abigail - but my guess is, mainly Abigail - have been petitioning Kenneth to move out.
We've battled every foe Since before the dawn of history
I did what I did. but we have been best friends Since before I can remember, and I thought...
I've been fighting demons since before you could shave.
Yes, since before the war.
You've been getting married since before you got here.
This has been yours since before I worked for you.
They have been messing with Tyler since before he was born.
He hasn't worked like this since before the war.

Even before I

The phrase 'even before I' is correct and is used to emphasize the early timing of an action or event.

This phrase is used to stress the early occurrence of an action or event, often in comparison to other events or actions. It is typically followed by a verb or action.

Examples:

He knew the answer even before I finished the question.
She had already left even before I arrived.
Even before I could say anything, he had already made up his mind.
Even before I realized it, the day had passed.
Even before I knew it, she had already left.

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Even before I was actually gone, I left you.
I've always felt like this, even before I met Kevin and Karen.
So even before I get to France, I've lost an hour.
But, even before I could get started, I got a call from Calcutta.
In essence, David is saying, Even before I was formed, you knew me, Lord.
So when I begin typing n and o, Chrome knows I'm looking for The Record's; it begins to appear even before I am halfway through spelling north.
I'd been thinking about running away even before I met her.
I had this idea even before I made "Tetsuo"...
I just want to tell you all that even before I won this money, I was the luckiest guy in the world 'cause I got friends like you.
I mean, even before I hit town, even.
I mean, heels were a pain even before I had a plastic leg.
And I've been dealing with this for quite a long time, even before I met you.
First thing I did when I moved here, even before I found a place to stay, was to buy it.
He's been an obsession of mine even before I lost my job.
I loved you even before I met you.
I've wanted you even before I ever saw you.
Maybe because I always wanted a girl like her,... I've always been waiting for you, even before I met you.
Even before I went to school here.
Even before I s s old enough to understand why.
Even before I got married with him.

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