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
Adults and children can submit questions beforehand to be read and answered.
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Collect names and phone numbers of customers or employees who saw the fall or noticed the hazard beforehand.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Or the Bucks could decide to trade him beforehand.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Advertisement For those who are driving, Diaz advised them to plan their route beforehand.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 May 2026
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Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Collect names and phone numbers of customers or employees who saw the fall or noticed the hazard beforehand.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Or the Bucks could decide to trade him beforehand.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Advertisement For those who are driving, Diaz advised them to plan their route beforehand.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Fugaz moved to this location early last year—the former spot was, though somewhat unbelievable, even smaller.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Musk's reusable rocket company is expected to start a roadshow aimed at marketing the deal to investors early next month, according to people familiar with the matter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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An attorney for Sohail did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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So what stands out most about the Chiefs’ road ahead?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The day before, the forest service responded to eight wildfire requests covering roughly 24,700 acres on Thursday.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Fourteen players on its roster had never been to the postseason before; most of them had never even played for a winning team in the NHL before.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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According to the source, Foxx (who is already a dad of two) was working on getting his career back in order after his medical issues, leading to his brief breakup from Huckstepp.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Farmers like Maung Nu Sein were already grappling with low rice prices as well as soaring fuel and food costs due to the civil war and the military’s blockade of their coastal state.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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