Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

beforehand

adverb
/bɪˈfɔːrˌhænd/
Definition
In advance or ahead of time.
Examples
  • She told me beforehand that she would be late.
  • It’s better to plan your trip beforehand to avoid any surprises.
  • The team prepared their presentation beforehand to ensure everything went smoothly.
Meaning
The term ‘beforehand’ refers to something that occurs or is done prior to a specific event or action.
Synonyms
  • in advance
  • previously
  • earlier
  • a priori