beforehand

CEFRB2

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/

adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    ahead of time; in anticipation.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.

Examples

  • It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.

  • We tried to eliminate all danger beforehand.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

  2. At an earlier or preceding time.

More examples

In context

  • Let's get things ready beforehand.

  • I love playing tennis but I always get so nervous beforehand.

  • Weeks beforehand, I had bought the tickets for the concert.

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Antonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English biforhand, biforhond, beforehonde, bifornhand, equivalent to before + hand. [13th century. After Old French avant main].