Definition & Meaning of "beforehand"in English

beforehand

at an earlier time

ahead

in advance

previously

Grammatical Information

adverb of time

Examples

Guests must submit dietary requests beforehand.

with anticipatory action

proactively

Examples

She packed extra batteries beforehand, expecting a blackout.

beforehand

done or prepared earlier than required

advance

Old use

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

ungradable

Examples

The general was beforehand with his defenses.

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