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I am aware "before" can be used as a preposition of place. Is the meaning of this sentence clear?

There is a puddle of water before the stairs.

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Yes, a preposition of place.

before
1 a (1) : forward of : in front of

So, there is a puddle of water in front of the stairs.

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Before the stairs is ambiguous. It could mean there is something else in between the puddle and the stairs. Use in front of or right before the stairs.

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  • Thanks for your answers. There is some space between the stairs and the puddle. Would in front of be possible in that case too?
    – Nono
    Commented Jul 9, 2016 at 21:40

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