beforehand
adverb or adjective
be·fore·hand
bi-ˈfȯr-ˌhand 
bē-
1
a
: in anticipation
b
: in advance
2
: ahead of time : early
Synonyms
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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Here are some tips to help manage symptoms of grogginess.
Rest up beforehand.
—
Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Was there any discussion about scaling those back beforehand?
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
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Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Was there any discussion about scaling those back beforehand?
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for beforehand
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beforehand
adverb
be·fore·hand
-ˌhand
: ahead of time : in advance
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