Beforehand and Next

Beforehand

Beforehand adverb - So as to precede something in order of time.
Usage example: if you get ready beforehand, you won't have to rush at the last minute

Next is an antonym for beforehand.

Next

Next adverb - At the time or occasion immediately following.

Beforehand is an antonym for next.

Both words in one sentence

  • It turns out to be the Blood Gulch crew and Grif was the one who didn't vote, having forgotten to register beforehand, leaving the issue unresolved until the next election.
  • During this time, she is completely unaware of her surroundings, so she has no way of knowing beforehand when and where (or rather, in whose hands) she will awaken next time.
  • Awesome, but Impractical — Gain can upgrade his Battle Valhallyzer to the Galaxy Valhallyzer in mid-game...by missing a 1-Up item and then getting the next Option powerup...all without having any Options beforehand.
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Next and Beforehand. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/beforehand/next
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