beforehand

adverb or adjective

be·fore·hand bi-ˈfȯr-ˌhand

bē-

Synonyms of beforehand next

: in anticipation

: in advance

: ahead of time : early

Examples of beforehand in a Sentence

if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute

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This could be for the April, June or October deadline, but make sure it is filed beforehand. —

Nathalie Goldstein, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Joanna and Ed, who’ve been married for 20 years, had already traveled the world extensively, both together and separately, beforehand. —

Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 The auction will be held Nov. 18-22 in Costa Mesa with lot viewing beforehand Nov. 12-15 at the Whitman Winter Expo. —

Samantha Gowen, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024 Applying oil beforehand creates a protective layer that reduces this loss, helping to preserve the skin’s natural lipid barrier. —

Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beforehand