Associations to the word «Beforehand»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
BEFOREHAND, adverb. At an earlier or preceding time.
BEFOREHAND, adjective. (obsolete) In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
BEFOREHAND, adjective. In a state of anticipation or preoccupation; often followed by with.
Dictionary definition
BEFOREHAND, adverb. Ahead of time; in anticipation; "when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan ahead"; "should have made reservations beforehand".
BEFOREHAND, adjective. Being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.