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beforehand

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/ · UK /bɪˈfɔːhænd/

beforehand means: Earlier than a particular event or action.

adverb

IN ADVANCEB1

Earlier than a particular event or action.

  • Please call beforehand.
  • We checked the route beforehand.
  • Had you met any of the guests beforehand?

Similar words: in advance, earlier

Opposites: afterwards

Common phrases: prepare beforehand, know beforehand, pay beforehand

preposition

BEFORE AN EVENTB1

Before another event happens.

  • Tell me beforehand if you need help.
  • She prepared all the notes beforehand.
  • Can we see the room beforehand?

Similar words: before

Opposites: after

Common phrases: tell someone beforehand, prepare beforehand, check beforehand

Questions about beforehand

What does beforehand mean?

Earlier than a particular event or action.

What is beforehand in other languages?

Türkçe: önceden · Español: de antemano · Français: à l’avance · Deutsch: vorher · Italiano: prima · 日本語: 前もって

How do you pronounce beforehand?

In American English /bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/; in British English /bɪˈfɔːhænd/.

How do you use beforehand in a sentence?

Please call beforehand. We checked the route beforehand.

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