Beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ · adverb

Meaning

At an earlier or preceding time..

Definitions by Sense

1. At an earlier or preceding time.
2. (obsolete) In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
3. (archaic, often followed by with) In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.

Example Sentences

Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?

I love playing tennis but I always get so nervous beforehand.

Weeks beforehand, I had bought the tickets for the concert.

Prosecutors also said Wednesday their side “does not intend to reference allegations that the defendant violated FARA or improperly coordinated with the Obama Administration,” referring to the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires people who lobby on behalf of foreign clients to register beforehand with the US government.

rich and much beforehand

Agricola […] resolves to be beforehand with the danger.

The last cited author has been beforehand with me.

[…] the medical attendant ought to be rather beforehand with the symptoms of excitement, and to diminish the large quantity of wine before they appear.

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Word Forms

• before-hand
• more beforehand
• most beforehand

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