Meaning of beforehand

daniel · #1 (permalink) Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:21 am *Meaning of beforehand*

Test No. incompl/inter-16 "Letter Writing", question 7

I advise you to check ......... with a letter or a phone call if you intend to pay them a visit in order to save a wasted journey.

(a) previously
(b) prior
(c) ante
(d) beforehand

Test No. incompl/inter-16 "Letter Writing", answer 7

I advise you to check beforehand with a letter or a phone call if you intend to pay them a visit in order to save a wasted journey.

Correct answer: (d) beforehand

Your answer was: incorrect
I advise you to check previously with a letter or a phone call if you intend to pay them a visit in order to save a wasted journey.
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can explain what beforehand means

Alan · #2 (permalink) Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:35 am *Beforehand*

This means in advance that is before you do something else so that you are prepared for what happens next.
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Torsten · #3 (permalink) Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:36 am *Beforehand*

Beforehand means in advance.
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Guest · #4 (permalink) Mon Feb 27, 2006 13:13 pm *Meaning of beforehand*

Why the words "prior" and "priviously" don't fit?

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