aforehand

[ uh-fawr-hand, uh-fohr- ]

adverb

, Older Use.

1. beforehand.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aforehand¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See afore, hand

Example Sentences

When the prosecution opened and the evidence was put short, aforehand, I noticed how heavy it all bore on me, and how light on him.

From Literature

If I’d-a thought ’bout it aforehand, I’d-a probably figgered all of that moving going on outside would keep me wide awake, but it was jus’ the opposite.

From Literature

If someone was to ax me aforehand, I’d-a said I couldn’t think of nothing worst than getting jumped on by a whole vexed mob.

From Literature

Mrs. Holton said, “They didn’t say nothing aforehand ’cause they was afeared your ma woulda run with you.”

From Literature

She is come aforehand to anoint my body.

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