beforehand (
http://definr.com/beforehand)
adj : being ahead of time or need; "gave advance warning"; "was
beforehand with her report" [syn:
advance(a),
beforehand(p)]
adv : 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"
[syn:
ahead,
in advance]