beforehand
The word “beforehand” has 3 syllables: be-fore-hand
It's pronounced as /bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/
What is synonym and antonym for beforehand?
In the thesaurus, “beforehand” has 43 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for beforehand along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for beforehand
- a priori
- advanced
- afore
- ahead
- ahead of time
- already
- ante
- antecedently
- anteriorly
- apropos
- before
- before long
- before now
- betimes
- earlier
- early
- erelong
- first
- first off
- fore
- formerly
- immediately
- in advance
- in anticipation
- inopportunely
- instantly
- now
- precedently
- precocious
- precociously
- preliminarily
- prematurely
- presently
- previous
- previously
- promptly
- pronto
- punctually
- seasonably
- shortly
- soon
- sooner
- unseasonably
Antonyms for beforehand
Meanings of beforehand
- adjective
- In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
- (often followed by with) In a state of anticipation or preoccupation.
- adverb
- At an earlier or preceding time.
Example Sentences
- Please let me know beforehand if you cannot attend the meeting.
- She prepared everything beforehand to avoid last-minute problems.
- We bought the tickets beforehand because the concert was expected to sell out.
- The teacher explained the rules beforehand so everyone understood the activity.
- Booking the hotel beforehand saved us both time and money.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beforehand, such as: a priori, advanced, afore, after, afterward, ahead, ahead of time.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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early
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