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Beforehand

//bɪˈfɔːhænd// adj, adv

Definitions

Adjective

1
In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded. obsolete
"rich and much beforehand"
2
In a state of anticipation or preoccupation. archaic, often
"Agricola […] resolves to be beforehand with the danger."

Adjective

1
being ahead of time or need wordnet

Adverb

1
At an earlier or preceding time. not-comparable
"Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?"

Adverb

1
ahead of time; in anticipation wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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