BEFOREHAND

beforehand, advance(a)

(adjective) being ahead of time or need; “gave advance warning”; “was beforehand with her report”

ahead, in advance, beforehand

(adverb) ahead of time; in anticipation; “when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount”; “We like to plan ahead”; “should have made reservations beforehand”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

beforehand (not comparable)

At an earlier or preceding time.

Synonyms

• in advance

• upfront

Antonyms

• afterwards

Adjective

beforehand (comparative more beforehand, superlative most beforehand)

(obsolete) In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

(archaic, often followed by with) In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.

Source: Wiktionary

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Be*fore"hand`, adv. Etym: [Before + hand.]

1. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with. Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger. Milton. The last cited author has been beforehand with me. Addison.

2. By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime. They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking. Hooker.

Be*fore"hand`, a.

Definition: In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded. Rich and much beforehand. Bacon.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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