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

Canales had prepped the crowd beforehand that this was going to happen, so Asher’s appearance drew the biggest cheer of the evening. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Approaching the discussion with genuine curiosity creates space for information, concerns and assumptions to surface that may not have been visible beforehand. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The most relevant football storyline of the season stepped to the same microphone 15 minutes beforehand. — Sam McDowell 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

For tougher messes, letting the baking sheet soak in hot, soapy water for 10 to 20 minutes beforehand can make the job even easier. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

Registration is not required, but registrants will each get an email reminder for the program including a link to the class playlist to practice beforehand. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 July 2026

This is thanks to the thermostatic mixing valve’s automatic temperature regulation that can be set beforehand. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

During a 2023 arraignment hearing, Reddington pointed out that Lindsay voluntarily committed herself to a psychiatric hospital just a few weeks beforehand and doctors were struggling to figure out the correct prescriptions. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Stage 19 on Friday takes the more traditional route to Huez, and with not too much climbing for the peloton to tackle beforehand. — Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 24 July 2026