in advance

phrase

Synonyms of in advancenext
1
: to, toward, or in a place or position ahead
sent scouts out in advance
2
: before a deadline or an anticipated event
made reservations in advance

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Should guests have specific accessibility requirements, the team is happy to make the necessary arrangements in advance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 See, this is a perfect example of a read still landing beautifully, even though it was clearly written and rehearsed in advance. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 The organization forbids chapters from hosting parties open to people not specifically invited when alcohol is present, and requires chapter leaders to prepare guest lists in advance of such events. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 California Highway Patrol / GoFundMe Silveira said at the press conference that the murder had been planned in advance. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in advance

Word History

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of in advance was in 1680

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