Definition of Beforehand

Be`fore´hand`
adv.1.
1.In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; - often followed by with.
Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger.
- Milton.
The last cited author has been beforehand with me.
- Addison.
2.By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime.
They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking.
- Hooker.
a.1.In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
Rich and much beforehand.
- Bacon.


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