English · Word Candidate

beforehand

/bɪˈfɔːhænd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

At an earlier or preceding time.

Adverb

Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “beforehand” mean?

At an earlier or preceding time.

Is “beforehand” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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