1
as in early
before the usual or expected time
if you arrive beforehand, we won't be entirely prepared yet
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2
as in earlier
so as to precede something in order of time
if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute
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Adverb
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Myers' wife found him in the couple's Calhoun County shed, which had been the backdrop to their wedding 15 months earlier.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Trump, who, at 78, became the oldest president to be sworn into office, posted on Truth Social earlier in the week.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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These models are not immediately replacing user-facing interfaces like ChatGPT but are positioned as tools for developers building applications and services.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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China is under pressure to negotiate a deal whether the tariffs take effect immediately or in three months, Ackman said in a post on X.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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But one flaw — a fatal flaw in October — has already crept into the good-time vibes.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Without starters going more than five innings, the Mets have taxed their relievers already.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Beforehand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beforehand. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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