This is the 1002nd most frequent Dutch word.
vooraf
"Vooraf" means "in advance" or "beforehand" in English.
In this sentence, 'vooraf' is used as an adverb to denote an action done prior to something else.
Hij bereidde zich goed voor op het examen vooraf.
He prepared well for the exam beforehand.
Here, 'vooraf' indicates a preview or an initial display of something before the actual event or occurrence.
We kregen alvast de plannen vooraf te zien.
We were allowed to see the plans in advance.
In this example, 'vooraf' refers to information shared before the relevant time or event.