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Meaning of beforehand
The primary meaning of the word "beforehand" is related to something done or happening before something else.
Etymology of beforehand
The word "beforehand" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "before" coming from Old English "be fore" meaning "in front of" and "hand" likely referring to a sense of "control" or "management", thus implying a sense of preparation or arrangement before an event.
Synonyms
previously
earlier
beforehand
ahead of time
in advance
prior
beforehand
anterior
antecedent
preceding
priorly
precursory
preexisting
preparatory
anticipatory
proactive
foresighted
forward-looking
preemptive
preventive
advance
forward
precursive
provisional
predictive
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something happens or is done before something else
- * Done or arranged in preparation for something that is expected to happen
Usage Examples
- We need to plan the party beforehand to ensure everything goes smoothly.
- * The tickets were booked beforehand, so we didn't have to wait in line.
Antonyms
afterwards
later
subsequently
following
after
laterly
posteriorly
succeeding
posthumously
belatedly
tardily
delayed
behind
backward
retroactive
ex post facto
subsequently
afterwords
post
retroactively