beforehand

beforehand is an   Adjective

Definition:

[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.

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