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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Recent Examples of beforehand
The gatekeepers beforehand can be tough, and the gatekeepers after.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Contestants in costume should show up early and be ready to line up backstage beforehand.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Check the weather closely beforehand, any rain within 40 miles could trigger an emergency.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
That might include major job boards, industry-specific sites and professional networks, but be sure to do your homework beforehand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Contestants in costume should show up early and be ready to line up backstage beforehand.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Check the weather closely beforehand, any rain within 40 miles could trigger an emergency.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
That might include major job boards, industry-specific sites and professional networks, but be sure to do your homework beforehand.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for beforehand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beforehand
Adverb
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Two diplomats said the meeting of the council's 15 members and the vote were set for Saturday morning, rather than Friday as earlier planned.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mark Vientos reached base safely four times, but slugger Juan Soto exited early with right calf tightness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Charges against him related to the shooting were not immediately filed, and his name was not released.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ames had her home tested after that, and those results confirmed the house had mold − with high enough levels in the air alone that experts told the Ames family to leave their home immediately.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Like many hotels in Japan, the staff here are specifically trained to assist disabled guests, but calling ahead to notify the staff of your needs will go a long way to smoother experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Being gentle with yourself is a form of bravery, so go ahead and indulge your softer side.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Rockies have been humiliated before in their first home game, but never as badly as this.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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McKellen has mentioned the robe-ruiner before.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents about 37,000 teachers, and SEIU Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 school support staff, have already set April 14 as a potential strike date if contract agreements are not reached with the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Poehling already has a career high in points and is one shy of his personal best for goals.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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