How do you use "von vornherein" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "Das war von vornherein klar."

What does "von vornherein" mean in English?

"von vornherein" means "upfront, from the outset" in English. It is a adverb in German.

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fon fohn-HEHR-eign

adverb

English

upfront, from the outset

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