beforehand
adverb or adjective
be·fore·hand
bi-ˈfȯr-ˌhand 
bē-
1
a
: in anticipation
b
: in advance
2
: ahead of time : early
Examples of beforehand in a Sentence
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute
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While the Israeli military approved the exercises beforehand, residents near the border expressed alarm.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Mow only when the grass is dry, clear debris beforehand, and leave clippings to naturally fertilize the lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The first family of reality TV has honored each adorable arrival with a proper party beforehand.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The aforementioned Paul Byrd and Kris Medlen (haven’t heard that name in a while) will sign autographs in The Battery beforehand, too.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Mow only when the grass is dry, clear debris beforehand, and leave clippings to naturally fertilize the lawn.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
The first family of reality TV has honored each adorable arrival with a proper party beforehand.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The aforementioned Paul Byrd and Kris Medlen (haven’t heard that name in a while) will sign autographs in The Battery beforehand, too.
—Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for beforehand
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beforehand. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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beforehand
adverb
be·fore·hand
-ˌhand
: ahead of time : in advance
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