beforehand

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /bɪˈfɔːhænd/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /bɪˈfɔrhænd/

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Preposition

Preposition beforehand

1. Before something else happens.
   • Antonym: afterward

   You should have told me about the presentation beforehand. I haven't even prepared.

Related words

• before
• hand