beforehand
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adverb or adjective \bi-ˈfȯr-ˌhand, bē-\Definition of BEFOREHAND
1
a : in anticipation b : in advance
2
: ahead of time : early
See First Known Use of BEFOREHAND
13th century
Rhymes with BEFOREHAND
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