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