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
Court records state Jaime Castro falsely told two officers after the March 2025 multivehicle crash that another person in his vehicle had been driving at the time of the impact and neither of them had consumed alcohol beforehand.
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Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The pressure on the Tyne-Wear derby is also significant, with Sunderland again profiting from Howe’s team facing a Champions League away fixture four days beforehand.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 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.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Deep discussions need plenty of preparation beforehand!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
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Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The pressure on the Tyne-Wear derby is also significant, with Sunderland again profiting from Howe’s team facing a Champions League away fixture four days beforehand.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 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.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
April 20 – May 20 Deep discussions need plenty of preparation beforehand!
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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And when the Tigers’ 7-foot center Shawn Phillips slammed down a dunk to tie the game 32-32 early in the second half, pure pandemonium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Purdue went on a 17-2 run early in the second half to stretch its lead to 27 points and Queens could not match the Boilermakers’ sharpshooting, physicality and rebounding.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Trump aides and allies denounced Kent as a leaker immediately after his resignation became public.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who develops symptoms should call their local public health agency or state public health officials at 720-653-3369 immediately.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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By later June your path ahead should become clearer.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But Duke ran off 11 unanswered points to finally push ahead for good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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See it all in these moments captured before, during and after the game by The Star’s Dominick Williams.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even before, Ava DuVernay gave me my first episode of directing in television.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Or are some players already talking to their agent about exit plans?—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Triolet said traffic is a valid concern in the area, which is already congested.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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