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US/bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/
UK/bɪˈfɔː.hænd/
before a particular time or event, so that you are ready
In context
Book your train tickets beforehand, because they sell out quickly before Tet.
If you're going to be late, please let the teacher know beforehand.
We had eaten beforehand, so we only ordered drinks at the bar.
Words that go with beforehand
verb + adverb
- book beforehandIt's a popular restaurant, so book beforehand.
- check beforehandCheck beforehand whether the museum is open on Mondays.
- arrange beforehandWe arranged beforehand to meet at the station exit.
- prepare beforehandPrepare beforehand by reading the chapter.
- know beforehandI wish I had known beforehand that the road was closed.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please tell me beforehand the meeting.Correct: Please tell me before the meeting. / Please tell me beforehand.