beforehand | Definition of beforehand

Synonyms and Antonyms of beforehand

1 before the usual or expected time

if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet

Synonyms of beforehand

early, inopportunely, precociously, prematurely, unseasonably

Words Related to beforehand

immediately, instantly, presently, promptly, pronto, punctually

apropos, betimes, seasonably

Antonyms of beforehand

belatedly, late, tardily

2 so as to precede something in order of time

if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute

Synonyms of beforehand

afore [chiefly dialect], ahead, already, antecedently, anteriorly, before, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously

Words Related to beforehand

a priori, early, prematurely

first, first off, now

before long, erelong [archaic], presently, shortly, soon

Phrases Synonymous with beforehand

Near Antonyms of beforehand

behind, by and by, next, subsequently

Antonyms of beforehand

after, afterward (or afterwards), later