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Synonyms

ahead of time

Idioms  

  1. Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s]

Example Sentences

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GTR - which operates all three companies - apologised to customers for the disruption and urged those travelling through the afternoon to check their journeys ahead of time.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

And “do your research ahead of time if traveling to smaller destinations in Europe,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

It’s about making small decisions ahead of time that make cooking later feel easier, lighter, more inviting.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Knowing ahead of time who is likely to respond would help patients get on the right drugs faster -- a step toward precision medicine, Gloyn said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Two hours had to pass before the party would begin, and she was ashamed for any of the family to see her dressed so far ahead of time.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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