beforehand

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas im Voraus oder vorher geschieht, also früher als ein bestimmter Zeitpunkt oder Ereignis.

An adverb meaning in advance or ahead of time.

1. Prepared in advanceB2formal

   Being ready or arranged ahead of time, often to avoid delay.

   im Voraus vorbereitet

   • She was beforehand with all the necessary documents for the meeting.
   • The team was beforehand in their planning, which saved time.
   • He is always beforehand when it comes to packing for trips.

   Synonymearrangedpreparedreadyset

2. AnticipatoryB2formal

   Acting or occurring in anticipation of a future event or need.

   Vorausschauend

   • The chef was beforehand, preparing ingredients the night before.
   • Being beforehand with your studies helps reduce exam stress.
   • They were beforehand in ordering supplies, so nothing ran out.

   Synonymeadvanceanticipatorypreliminarypreparatorypriorproactive

   Antonymebelatedtardy