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

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope