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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley