CEFR B1

beforehand

adverb

Meaning

In advance of a particular time, occasion, or event.

Examples

I always like to prepare my notes beforehand.
We need to book the hotel beforehand to ensure we get a room.

Synonyms: in advance, ahead of time, previously, proactively

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beforehand (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Definition

In advance of a particular time, occasion, or event.

Examples

I always like to prepare my notes beforehand.
We need to book the hotel beforehand to ensure we get a room.
She bought a gift for him beforehand so she wouldn't forget on his birthday.

Synonyms of beforehand

Words with a similar meaning to beforehand:

in advance
ahead of time
previously
proactively

Antonyms of beforehand

Words with the opposite meaning to beforehand:

afterwards
later

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