definition of
beforehand

[1] #1 beforehand s. [advance] being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was beforehand with her report". wn

[2] #2 beforehand r. [ahead, in advance] 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". wn