in advance

Idioms  

1. Beforehand, ahead of time. For example, He insisted on being paid half his fee in advance .

2. in advance of . In front of, as in The point man moved in advance of the squad . [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

For the last 15 years, she and her husband have visited Palm Springs for two to three months, booking their stay as much as a year in advance.

From Los Angeles Times

While the presidential vote is two years away, contenders in the Philippines' largely personality-based elections are known to prepare for years in advance.

From BBC

Some young employees are now making reservations at the gastropub in the sky weeks in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal

A statement provided to the panel from Taylor-Erwin in advance said: "I admit to the allegations and understand that my conduct was unacceptable and will amount to serious misconduct."

From BBC

Lead times for semiconductor capital equipment are usually six to nine months, meaning customers are ordering in advance, Mizuho’s Klein noted.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• already
• formerly
• heretofore
• hitherto
• once
• then