beforehand
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/bɪˈfɔːhænd/
English
Definitions
adjective
- In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
- (often followed by with) In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.
adverb
- At an earlier or preceding time.“Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?”
Related words
Synonyms
in advanceupfrontearlyadvanceaheadearlierbeforepreviouslyprioralreadyformerlyagoprepaymentsoonerfirstsoonprima