vorher

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See also: vorher-

German

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Etymology

Univerbation of vor (before) +‎ her (hither, ago).

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Adverb

vorher

  1. beforehand, previously, before (a previously mentioned point or action)
    Synonyms: im Voraus, davor
    Antonyms: nachher, hinterher, danach
    Der Dieb ist über einen Hintereingang ins Haus gekommen, den er vorher ausgekundschaftet hat.
    The thief entered the house by way of a back entrance that he scouted beforehand.

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Further reading

  • vorher” in Duden online
  • vorher” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache