tofore /təˈfɔː(ɹ)/adverb 1conjunction 1preposition 1 adverb1 •(no longer used) Before, previously.Farewell, Lavinia, my noble sister ; O would thou wert as thou tofore hast been! — 1592 conjunction1 •(no longer used) Before. preposition1 •(no longer used) Before.