[Adjective] Before a certain time. Example: Gemma booked her tickets for the concert in advance to make sure she could get them.
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beforehandadverb 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` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974