The difference between Afterwards and Beforehand
When used as adverbs, afterwards means at a later or succeeding time, whereas beforehand means at an earlier or preceding time.
Beforehand is also adjective with the meaning: in comfortable circumstances as regards property.
check bellow for the other definitions of Afterwards and Beforehand
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Afterwards as an adverb (temporal location):
At a later or succeeding time.
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Beforehand as an adverb:
At an earlier or preceding time.
Examples:
"Will it be possible to have access to the room beforehand so that we can set up chairs?"
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Beforehand as an adjective (obsolete):
In comfortable circumstances as regards property; forehanded.
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Beforehand as an adjective:
In a state of anticipation or preoccupation; often followed by with.