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beforehand

be·fo·re·hand

UK/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ US/bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ fairly common
adverb (1) adjective (1)

adverb

1.

ahead of time; in anticipation

  • “when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount”
  • “We like to plan ahead”
  • “should have made reservations beforehand”
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adjective

1.

being ahead of time or need

  • “gave advance warning”
  • “was beforehand with her report”
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Origin

From Middle English biforhand, biforhond, beforehonde, bifornhand, equivalent to before + hand. [13th century. After Old French avant main].

Phrases

  • beforehand in the world
  • beforehand with the world

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