beforehand

1 before the usual or expected time if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet Synonyms early, inopportunely, precociously, prematurely, unseasonablyRelated Words immediately, instantly, presently, promptly, pronto, punctually; apropos, betimes, seasonablyAntonyms belatedly, late, tardily

2 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 afore [chiefly dialect], already, antecedently, anteriorly, before, ahead, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previouslyRelated Words a priori, early, prematurely; first, first off, now; before long, erelong [archaic], presently, shortly, soonNear Antonyms behind, by and by, next, subsequentlyAntonyms after, afterward (or afterwards), later