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beforehand


be·fore·hand

adv or adj \bi-ˈfr-ˌhand, bē-\

Definition of BEFOREHAND

1
a : in anticipation b : in advance
2
: ahead of time : early

First Known Use of BEFOREHAND

13th century

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