Meaning & use
Beforehand
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Before a particular time or event; in advance.
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We booked the tickets beforehand to avoid the long line.
You should tell me beforehand if your plans change.
A note on using this word
A compound of 'before' and 'hand,' originally suggesting something prepared and ready 'at hand' ahead of time.
Words with a similar meaning
in advancepreviouslyahead of time
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