beforehand

Definition

At an earlier or preceding time.

Etymology

From Middle English biforhand, biforhond, beforehonde, bifornhand, equivalent to before + hand. [13th century. After Old French avant main].

Example Sentences

• "Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?"
• "I love playing tennis but I always get so nervous beforehand."
• "Weeks beforehand, I had bought the tickets for the concert."