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Beforehand vs Aforehand - What's the difference?

beforehand | aforehand |

As adverbs the difference between beforehand and aforehand

is that beforehand is at an earlier or preceding time while aforehand is beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.

As adjectives the difference between beforehand and aforehand

is that beforehand is in comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded while aforehand is beforehand in condition; forehanded.

beforehand

English

Adverb

(-)
  • At an earlier or preceding time.
    • Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?

    Antonyms

    * afterwards

    Synonyms

    * in advance

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
  • * Francis Bacon
    • rich and much beforehand
  • In a state of anticipation or preoccupation; often followed by with .
  • * Milton
    • Agricola resolves to be beforehand with the danger.
  • * Addison
    • The last cited author has been beforehand with me.

    aforehand

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (archaic, or, dialect) Beforehand; in advance; in anticipation.
  • * Bible, Mark xiv. 8
    • She is come aforehand to anoint my body.

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Beforehand in condition; forehanded.
    • He is aforehand with the world.