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
These should also be rinsed and dried beforehand.
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Though the commercial kitchen formally opened in October, plans for the meal program began beforehand with the hiring of Robert Collins in May as the executive chef and National Service Food Program director.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The specific sewing involved requires precise measurements, so make sure to do your research beforehand.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
An opening statement Wade read at the start of the hearing indicated that there had been an agreement beforehand that no personal relationship would be discussed.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Though the commercial kitchen formally opened in October, plans for the meal program began beforehand with the hiring of Robert Collins in May as the executive chef and National Service Food Program director.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The specific sewing involved requires precise measurements, so make sure to do your research beforehand.
—Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
An opening statement Wade read at the start of the hearing indicated that there had been an agreement beforehand that no personal relationship would be discussed.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Number 17 in the current THSB Private Large Schools rankings, Grace Prep could be moving up in that poll next week after a 4-3 victory over No 4 Fort Worth Christian earlier this week.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Unable to secure a Miami venue in time to meet the MLS deadline, the Beckham-Mas group invested upwards of $100 million to build a stadium and training facility in Broward County, on the grounds of the former Lockhart Stadium, the very same place Horowitz resorted to three decades earlier.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Additional details about the attack weren’t immediately available Wednesday.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Details on when the council will meet were not immediately clear.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Sage Tate hit another 3 to cap a 9-0 run and put Iowa ahead 71-65.—
Kristie Rieken,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Aztecc surged ahead 65-63 by end the end of the third quarter.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Steyer faced questions about his offshore investments before.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Moustache joined my plump tortoiseshell Toffee, the progeny of frisky barn cats, an elderly rabbit rescued from neglect, and my best friend Bacon, a good dog adopted from Lifeline Puppy Rescue years before.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This time, however, travelers are already facing long lines and delays due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, which has left thousands of TSA workers without pay.—
De'Anthony Taylor,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2026
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Outside, my father was already chipping ice from the windshield of our rusted station wagon.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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