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beforehand

US /bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/

adverb Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

ahead of time; in anticipation

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Please let us know beforehand if you need a vegetarian meal.

Synonyms

  • in advancehaving a meaning similar to beforehand
  • earlier(comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
  • ahead of timehaving a meaning similar to beforehand

Collocations

  • Easy know beforehand
    to know beforehand, meaning to be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
  • Medium register for conference beforehand
    to register for conference beforehand, meaning to record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
  • Hard negotiate contractual covenants beforehand
    to discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding contractual covenants beforehand
  • Very Hard meticulously prepared and rehearsed beforehand
    describing meticulously prepared and rehearsed beforehand (in a meticulous manner)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.