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beforehand

[ bih-fawr-hand, -fohr- ]

adverb

  1. in anticipation; in advance; ahead of time:

    We should have made reservations beforehand. I hope to be beforehand with my report.



beforehand

/ ²úɪˈ´ÚÉ”ËËŒ³óæ²Ô»å /

adjective

  1. early; in advance; in anticipation

    she came an hour beforehand

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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of beforehand1

First recorded in 1175–1225, beforehand is from the Middle English word bifor-hand. See before, hand
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Other regulars at the cafe tell the BBC that the quality is good, prices are low, and it's convenient to grab groceries beforehand.

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Some of this work had been planned — and permitted — beforehand, including moving 40 miles of line underground in Altadena and doing likewise with 80 miles in the Palisades area, he said.

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In contrast, those that had been exposed to the seasonal flu beforehand had virus only in the respiratory tract — and at pretty low levels.

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“The designation does not prohibit scientific or technical cooperation. These visits and cooperation undergo an internal review beforehand.â€

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This is my first acting role, but I did try and stay with the accent the entire time I was on set and even a few days beforehand, and it's a Cockney accent.

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