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
Taking these preventive measures beforehand is essential.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Jarrett knew Swift and her family beforehand from seeing them around town.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most gatherings are free and require no commitment but a few need registration beforehand.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Less than 24 hours beforehand, similar scenes bookended the close of a doubles contest that saw American duo Peyton Stearns and McCartney Kessler defeat Romania’s Soran Cirstea and Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Jarrett knew Swift and her family beforehand from seeing them around town.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Most gatherings are free and require no commitment but a few need registration beforehand.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Less than 24 hours beforehand, similar scenes bookended the close of a doubles contest that saw American duo Peyton Stearns and McCartney Kessler defeat Romania’s Soran Cirstea and Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Colleyville Heritage defeated Richland 30-21 in a game halted early in the third quarter after a second lightning delay Friday at Mustang-Panther Stadium.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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The transfer window closed earlier this week.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Moved by her mother’s words, the couple got engaged on July 23, 2025, and decided to plan their wedding immediately.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Officers said — and video showed — the rancher moved his hands into his jacket after exiting his truck immediately following the crash.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The hearing centered on how America can stay ahead in the new space race, with lawmakers pressing the importance of Artemis and reaffirming the need for the Gateway space station and to maintain continuous operations in low Earth orbit (LEO).—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chili’s parent Brinker International has a lengthy growth runway ahead, according to Evercore ISI.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The number of new customers was about 116,000 fewer than the year before, and 106,000 below the company's goal, reported Reuters.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Chelsea clinched the title last season, and the season before, with victories over United.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The defending world champions had already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, but Thursday was a celebration of Messi’s sterling international career.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armani, who had already introduced unstructured jackets for men and women, was part of the generation of designers who ushered in a less formal fashion era, one that would allow men and women to look refined without looking stuffy.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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