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beforehand

/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/adjective, adverb3 syllables

Beforehand means: being ahead of time or need.

Synonyms for beforehand6

adjective, as in being ahead of time or need

advance, early

adverb, as in ahead of time; in anticipation

ahead, in advance

also used for beforehand

upfront, prehand

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What does beforehand mean?2

adjective

1

being ahead of time or need“gave advance warning”

adverb

1

ahead of time; in anticipation“when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Beforehand in a sentence

  • We had better tell her beforehand, so we can calm her down.halfb1t
  • In case you need to leave, let us know beforehand.DJ_Saidez
  • In case you have to leave, let us know beforehand.DJ_Saidez
  • You should've asked him beforehand how much it cost.sundown
  • You should've asked him beforehand how much it costs.sundown
  • Be sure to fill in the blanks from top to bottom beforehand.unknown
  • If you cannot come you should let me know beforehand.unknown
  • That's what happens when you start working immediately without preparing beforehand.AlanF_US

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