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
The party was already in full swing when Prince William and Princess Kate arrived, with guests enjoying mini sandwiches and tiny cakes for an hour or so beforehand.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
He had been expected to play Game 2 but was ruled out hours beforehand.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
According to news reports, the people who first got sick had been touring Argentina and Chile for months beforehand.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
He had been expected to play Game 2 but was ruled out hours beforehand.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 7 May 2026
According to news reports, the people who first got sick had been touring Argentina and Chile for months beforehand.
—Daniel Pastula, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Friday’s strike follows similar operations earlier this week.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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First pitch was shifted earlier with the hope of avoiding storms in Maryland.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Neither Moorer nor his attorney could immediately be reached for comment.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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His condition was not immediately clear.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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While helming a growing program, the 41-year-old has found a balance between celebrating successes in the moment and looking down the road at what’s ahead.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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But the house is full of women’s basketball fans across the board, all of whom love the WNBA and are, perhaps, treating the game as an amuse-bouche for the season ahead.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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Prices have dropped, and buyers have more room to negotiate than before.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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The combination of anthropogenic activities is creating space for contact between viruses and species that have never before interacted.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Several candidates said the case has intensified conversations around ethics and accountability, while also highlighting broader frustrations residents already had with City Hall responsiveness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Cask investing involves buying an oak barrel filled with Scotch — either shortly after the spirit's distillation or having already aged — and allowing its contents to mature over a period of 10 to 20 years, before selling it on.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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