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aforehand

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

/ əˈfɔrˌhænd, əˈfoʊr- /

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Origin of aforehand

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

Words nearby aforehand

A fool and his money are soon parted, A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, afoot, afore, foregone conclusion, a, aforehand, aforementioned, aforesaid, aforethought, aforetime, a fortiori

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How to use aforehand in a sentence

There ain't nothin' you can do to put her out o' temper, cause she's all out aforehand.
The Story Of Waitstill Baxter|By Kate Douglas Wiggin
There be that write, that the death of king Edmund was signified aforehand to Dunstane, Capgraue.
Chronicles (1 of 6): The Historie of England (6 of 8)|Raphael Holinshed
You serve me such a imperant trick again, as to bring my ale a quarter of a hour aforehand, that's all!
The Channings|Mrs. Henry Wood
This prince had aforehand trained the people to his humor and veine, in Matth.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (3 of 12)|Raphael Holinshed

He receiued the monie aforehand, but letted by other businesse at home, he went not foorth vpon that iournie.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (9 of 12)|Raphael Holinshed