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

Be sure to download one of the many Road to Hana apps before beginning your journey (though look at it beforehand as cell signal may be hard to come by). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense sources said SpaceX had unilaterally imposed the Starshield restrictions without informing them beforehand. — Aidan Stretch, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Ballmer had invested $50 million in Aspiration beforehand—and $10 million after Leonard’s arrival in LA. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

While many of the specifics are kept under wraps beforehand, this year’s outing for Pink will feature models Gabby Moura, Yoon Young Bae, Jordan Leftwich and more. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

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