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Word: Beforehand
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Middle English (originally as two words): from before+ hand; probably influenced by Old French avant main
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈfɔːhand
Dialects: British English
Definition:
before an action or event; in advance
Short Definition:before action or event
Examples:- rooms must be booked beforehand
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