3 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Beforehand \Be*fore"hand`\, a.
In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
Rich and much beforehand. --Bacon.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Beforehand \Be*fore"hand`\, adv [Before + hand.]
1. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance;
-- often followed by with
Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the
danger. --Milton.
The last cited author has been beforehand with me
--Addison.
2. By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously;
aforetime.
They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking.
--Hooker.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
beforehand
adj : being ahead of time or need "gave advance warning"; "was
beforehand with her report" [syn: {advance(a)}, {beforehand(p)}]
adv : ahead of time; in anticipation; "when you pay ahead (or in
advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan
ahead"; "should have made reservatons beforehand" [syn:
{ahead}, {in advance}]
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