Associations to the word «Beforehand»

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.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.