Also means
just earlier
Usage Note
vorhin refers to a point in the recent past of the same day, roughly "a little while ago". Unlike gerade (just now), it implies a small gap has passed: Ich habe vorhin angerufen means I called a bit earlier.
Examples
"Vorhin stand sie noch hier am Fenster."
Natural Translation
A moment ago she was still standing here at the window.
Literal Translation
Before-here stood she still here at-the window.
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