Synonyms of beforehand

beforehand

adverb

bi-ˈfȯr-ˌhand 

1

as in early

before the usual or expected time

if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• early
• immediately
• prematurely
• promptly
• instantly
• inopportunely
• unseasonably
• precociously
• presently
• punctually
• seasonably
• pronto
• apropos
• betimes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• late
• belatedly
• tardily

2

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time

if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• ahead
• before
• already
• early
• previously
• afore
• shortly
• preliminarily
• in advance
• anteriorly
• now
• antecedently
• soon
• formerly
• first
• prematurely
• before long
• first off
• a priori
• presently
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterward
• after
• subsequently
• next
• behind
• by and by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of beforehand

The location may look the same in both situations, even though what happened beforehand was completely different. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

The men talked about who would assault the woman beforehand, took photos and recorded the assault, which was also seen on a security system feed at the home in Sullivan's Island, an affluent suburb of Charleston, state agents said. — Meg Kinnard, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

The men talked about who would assault the woman beforehand, took photos and recorded the assault, which was also seen on a security system feed at the home in Sullivan’s Island, an affluent suburb of Charleston, state agents said. — Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Without careful planning beforehand and appropriate management after death, the estate may never get the full value of these property interests. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

At the same time, Zaslav more than doubled the number of employees who held equity in WBD compared with the two companies separately beforehand. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026

His attorneys had warned in legal filings beforehand that his medical problems — including lung cancer, COPD, prostate cancer and pneumonia — could make for an exceptionally painful execution. — Keri Blakinger, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2026

That might mean that coverage is verified or the patient receives understandable information about the options beforehand. — Prashanthi Nuthi, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Spiritual readiness doesn’t mean having every answer beforehand. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026