| English adjective: beforehand | |||
| 1. | beforehand being ahead of time or need | ||
| Samples | Gave advance warning. Was beforehand with her report. | ||
| Synonyms | advance | ||
| Similar | early | ||
| Antonyms | late, middle | ||
| English adverb: beforehand | |||
| 1. | beforehand ahead of time; in anticipation | ||
| Samples | When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount. We like to plan ahead. Should have made reservations beforehand. | ||
| Synonyms | ahead, in advance | ||