1
as in early
before the usual or expected time
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
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2
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute
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Adverb
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This taught me early that real leadership means becoming an example.—
Sandra Balogun,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
The report said nearly a third of Britain’s 2.4M creative employees experience workplace conflict, resulting in people leaving jobs early or being out of work.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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But the momentum shifted back to Tampa Bay immediately when Castillo dropped a routine throw from Pete Alonso at first base to begin the sixth.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The bitcoin opportunity wasn’t immediately clear to Laffont, however.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
Adverb
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The system must already know your preferences, values, limitations, and goals before executing anything on your behalf.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Scientists already struggle to get their research funded.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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