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Meaning of 'Beforehand' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Beforehand [ a.]
- In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
2 . Beforehand [ adv.]
- In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with.
- By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime.

Meaning of 'Beforehand' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . beforehand [ r]
Meaning (1):
- ahead of time; in anticipation
Example in sentence:
  • should have made reservations beforehand;
  • We like to plan ahead;
  • when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount
2 . beforehand [ s]
Meaning (2):
- being ahead of time or need
Example in sentence:
  • gave advance warning;
  • was beforehand with her report

Nearby Words:

befall befallen befalling befell befit befitted befitting befittingly beflatter beflower

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