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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Adverb
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Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop through Sunday night, and winds from the weather pattern will shift eastward early in the week.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025 -
In addition to attracting pollinators, butterfly bushes grow fast, produce flowers early in its life cycle, and grow in tough conditions.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Trump suspends refugee program for most, except Afrikaners Upon taking office, Trump immediately suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and ordered most potential refugees to remain in other countries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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But more immediately, the banner has recruited them to pull from their YouTuber roots with a different project.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
21 May 2025
Adverb
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Complete sets of the toys are already being hawked on eBay, starting at about $50.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Rather than devising a new name for the service, executives decided that the best name for the new outlet would simply be the one the company already has.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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