1.
in advance, beforehand, previously
Before the relevant time or event; ahead of time.
Similar words
- 前もって (in advance, beforehand)
- あらかじめ (in advance, previously - slightly more formal)
- 事前に (beforehand, in advance - formal)
- 先に (first, beforehand - casual)
Common collocations
- 前もって連絡する (to contact in advance)
- 前もって準備する (to prepare in advance)
- 前もって確認する (to confirm in advance)
- 前もってお知らせする (to notify in advance - polite)
Usage
Can also be written as あらかじめ前もって though this is redundant.
Related Words
Synonym:
予め (slightly more formal)
Synonym:
事前 (formal)
Compare:
事前に (beforehand, in advance)
Compare:
先に (first, beforehand)