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beforehand

/ˈbɪfɔːrˌhænd/ adverb · British & US

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What does beforehand mean?

adverb

Done or arranged in advance; previously planned or decided.

Example

"She had already made plans for the weekend beforehand."

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Etymologically related

forehand hand in hand in hand at hand

Synonyms for beforehand

previously in advance prearranged preplanned earlier prior

Antonyms of beforehand

unexpectedly spontaneously at the last minute

Rhymes with beforehand

hand in hand stand in hand grand in hand demand in hand