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beforehand vs prepared beforehand

Both 'beforehand' and 'prepared beforehand' are correct phrases, but 'beforehand' is more commonly used and concise. 'Prepared beforehand' is a bit redundant as 'beforehand' already implies preparation in advance.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1221 views

beforehand

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It means in advance or earlier. It is often used to refer to something that is done or decided before a particular time or event.

Examples:

Please let me know beforehand if you are unable to attend.
I need to plan my schedule beforehand to avoid any last-minute issues.

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The population began the preparations many months beforehand.
If I'd known beforehand, I'd have found a pretext to turn it down.
Its unveiling had been advertised well beforehand.
The details were arranged beforehand with the Chevalier.
The authorisation holder therefore needs to be notified beforehand, so as to avoid any unwarranted suspensions.
The transporter may or may not be informed beforehand.
Be sure to check tire wear beforehand.
For machining the part, it must be pre-sintered beforehand.
Like a skillful general he lays his plans beforehand.
Allowing him to case homes carefully beforehand.
Anyway, there won't be time beforehand.
I'd got all the information on her beforehand.
Some years beforehand someone had told her that to make falling a witch was carrying fortune.
I'm having a celebratory soirée beforehand at MacLaren's.
If only you knew someone who could've vetted that out beforehand.
Diane wants to meet with us for a few minutes beforehand.
But I boil it in the milk beforehand.
I split up what we need to get done beforehand.
You should have thought of the consequences beforehand.
Blair is having this little engagement toast beforehand, and she invited me.

Alternatives:

in advance
ahead of time
previously
earlier
prior to

prepared beforehand

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

It means to have made arrangements or taken action in advance of a particular event or situation.

Examples:

She always makes sure to have everything prepared beforehand for the meeting.
The team had prepared beforehand for any possible challenges they might face.

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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Berean Study Bible For we ...
For we are His workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works , which God prepared-beforehand in order that we might walk in them. DRA.
Ephesians 2:10English Standard Version (ESV). 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that ...
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” God has already prepared ...

Alternatives:

prepped in advance
arranged beforehand
organized in advance
set up beforehand
planned ahead

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