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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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
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Recent Examples of beforehand
Days beforehand, two teens and a young man were injured in a shooting less than a mile away.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 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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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Authorities said earlier that Baker was responsible for or involved in the deaths of three men — Robert Shine and John Carse, both 69, and a 79-year-old man who has not been identified.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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SoftBank did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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If the Wizards are much more competitive in the season ahead, as expected, more lower-bowl seats should be occupied.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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So, the Navy is forging ahead trying to make the best of ships its leaders didn’t want just a few years ago.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Greg Biffle is accused in the lawsuit of being negligent in cooperating with Dutton, despite knowing the problems Dutton was experiencing before and during the flight, the lawsuit said.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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His parents had seen it before.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Trump has effectively imposed a fuel blockade on the island by threatening tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel, igniting seemingly endless power outages and delivering new blows to the island's already ailing economy.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Industry groups warned that capping emissions too much and too quickly would push refineries out of the state and drive up already soaring energy costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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