1
as in early
before the usual or expected time
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
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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
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Recent Examples of beforehand
However, always check with your individual insurance plan for coverage beforehand.
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Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Of course, some of those party guests already know each other, like Morgan, Sasha, and Esther, and the latter two bicker beforehand about how to best approach the Morgan-sized elephant in the room.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Or watch a YouTube recap or two beforehand.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
If bottled or canned, the product was chilled in the fridge beforehand and tasted directly from the container as well as poured over ice.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
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Verywell Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Of course, some of those party guests already know each other, like Morgan, Sasha, and Esther, and the latter two bicker beforehand about how to best approach the Morgan-sized elephant in the room.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Or watch a YouTube recap or two beforehand.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
If bottled or canned, the product was chilled in the fridge beforehand and tasted directly from the container as well as poured over ice.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
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Anger and apology Bosch, who was crowned Miss Universe Mexico earlier this year, denounced Nawat for insulting her.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Schlegel, a travel adviser from Arlington, Virginia, has told clients to not panic, to monitor their flights and to arrive at the airport early.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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During cross-examination, he was upbraided for long answers that did not immediately answer the question he had been asked.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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More information about the accident wasn’t immediately available.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Amid those results, former White House adviser Steve Bannon took to social media to warn of the danger ahead for the Republicans.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Call locations ahead to confirm availability, hours and location.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The night before, Annabelle had made the traditional meal of baked rabbit, asparagus, and custard.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Raimondo Orsi had already gone back to Argentina to look after his sick mother, and Luis Monti had retired.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a recent LinkedIn survey, nearly half of companies expected employees to start using AI, yet 41% of professionals already feel overwhelmed by how quickly they are expected to master it.—
Feon Ang,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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