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Added 9 October 2026

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adjective

In Latin: antea Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about beforehand at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Being ahead of time or need.
gave advance warning

adverb

Ahead of time; in anticipation.
when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount

Origin

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

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