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

The New Zealand government said it was informed hours beforehand and noted that the missile was fired into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. — Huizhong Wu, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

The structure that makes the strategy work also has to be in place beforehand. — James Lange, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Because Aedes aegypti populations peak in the fall, the district launched the program in summer to cut mosquito numbers beforehand. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

Make Move-In Day Easy Strip It Down Save time (and minimize trash) on the big day by taking as many things as possible out of their packaging beforehand—from the mattress cover to the extension cords. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

The New Zealand government said it was informed hours beforehand and noted that the missile was fired into the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

The pavilion ended up winning the Biennale’s Golden Lion, in a gesture partially meant as a recognition of the massacre, which took place under the Ottoman Empire 100 years beforehand. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

The primaries are next month; making sure you are registered to vote beforehand is essential. — Jason Thornton, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Security cameras filmed the suspect scouting the area several times beforehand, wearing the same masculine disguise worn on the night of the attack. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 July 2026