ahead of time; in anticipation.
- They proposed to make arrangement beforehand.
- I had made preparations beforehand.
- It is reasonable to assume that he knew beforehand that this would happen.
- The police need to be briefed beforehand on how to deal with this sort of situation.
When should we use beforehand?
earlier (than a particular time); in advance: She had phoned beforehand to let me know she was coming.
Is it beforehand or before hand?
be•fore•hand (bi fôr′hand′, -fōr′-), adv., adj. in anticipation; in advance; ahead of time:We should have made reservations beforehand.
