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   beforehand

   /bɪˈfɔːhand/

   adverb

   • 1. before an action or event; in advance: "rooms must be booked beforehand"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally as two words): from before + hand; probably influenced by Old French avant main.

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBEFOREHAND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adverb. uk / bɪˈfɔː.hænd / us / bɪˈfɔːr.hænd / Add to word list. earlier (than a particular time): I knew she was coming that afternoon because she had phoned beforehand to say so. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. at an earlier time. before I was sure I’d seen her face before.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › beforehandBeforehand Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BEFOREHAND is in anticipation. How to use beforehand in a sentence.

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   Beforehand definition: in anticipation; in advance; ahead of time. See examples of BEFOREHAND used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › beforehandbeforehand adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of beforehand adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBEFOREHAND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'beforehand' beforehand. (bɪfɔːʳhænd ) adverb [usually ADVERB after verb] If you do something beforehand, you do it earlier than a particular event. How could she tell beforehand that I was going to go out? Saunas can be hazardous if misused. Avoid a big meal beforehand.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of beforehand – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   BEFOREHAND definition: before a particular time or event: . Learn more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › beforehandBeforehand - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of beforehand. adverb. ahead of time; in anticipation. “should have made reservations beforehand ” synonyms: ahead, in advance. adjective. being ahead of time or need. “was beforehand with her report” synonyms: advance. early. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time.