Beforehand — Defs

01 adv. In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with.

1.
In a state of anticipation ore preoccupation; in advance; -- often followed by with.
“Agricola . . . resolves to be beforehand with the danger.” — Milton.

“The last cited author has been beforehand with me.” — Addison.
2.
By way of preparation, or preliminary; previously; aforetime.
“They may be taught beforehand the skill of speaking.” — Hooker.

02 a. In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.

1.
In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
“Rich and much beforehand.” — Bacon.