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

This shelf-stable pantry staple is made from sweet cream solids and can be stirred right into the dish without dissolving it in liquid beforehand. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Doctors typically ask people to avoid caffeine and smoking beforehand because both raise the heart rate and blur the images. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Bring your significant other and have a Mall of America day beforehand. — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Following the event, Disney distributed press releases about a new parade coming to Disneyland Paris and a new show for Hong Kong Disneyland which weren't mentioned beforehand. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The company also said every search of its data will now require a case code to be entered beforehand. — Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Joe gives Joy a quick lesson on dropping the anchor beforehand. — Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Fans will be served drinks, pizza, soft pretzels and popcorn beforehand. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026

Cell service can also be spotty or nonexistent, so download any maps or directions beforehand for offline use. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026