BEFOREHAND - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adverb
ahead of time
Example: in anticipation; when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount; We like to plan ahead; should have made reservations beforehand
Synonyms
Advance, Ahead, Beforehand, In advance
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "beforehand" comes from Middle English biforhand.
🔗 Related Words
before – A related word in the same word family.
hand – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Middle English was a melting pot where Germanic, French, and Latin words competed and blended.