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The definition of beforehand is earlier or prior to.

(adverb)

An example of beforehand is when you buy your movie tickets on Monday for a show on Tuesday.

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See beforehand in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb, adjective

  1. ahead of time; in advance
  2. in anticipation; exercising forethought

See beforehand in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb & adj.
  1. In anticipation.
  2. In advance; early.

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