CEFR A2

in advance

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Before a particular time in the future; ahead of time.

Examples

Please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
We need to order the supplies in advance of the project starting.

Synonyms: early, ahead of time, beforehand, preemptively

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in advance (A2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: ɪn ədˈvæns

Definition

Before a particular time in the future; ahead of time.

Examples

Please book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
We need to order the supplies in advance of the project starting.
She always likes to plan her holidays in advance.

How to Use in advance

in advance (prepositional phrase): Before a particular time in the future. — "Please confirm your attendance in advance."

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