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beforehand

[bih-fawr-hand, -fohr-] / bɪˈfɔrˌhænd, -ˈfoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier sooner
STRONG
ahead
WEAK
advanced ahead of time already ante antecedently before before now fore in advance in anticipation precedently precocious previous previously
ADVERB
early
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earlier sooner
STRONG
ahead
WEAK
advanced ahead of time already ante antecedently before before now fore in advance in anticipation precedently precocious previous previously

Example Sentences

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I wondered what their reactions would be like and if there would be any noteworthy conversations about the morality of the whole experience beforehand.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

She said that beforehand, she felt she was "not part of the clever team".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The actor disclosed his ALS diagnosis to Levinson a few months beforehand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Shortly beforehand, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reportedly told Fox News that the prospect of in-person talks had been discussed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Her entrance had clearly been arranged beforehand by the Headmistress.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl

Vocabulary lists containing beforehand

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