in advance
Idioms-
Beforehand, ahead of time. For example, He insisted on being paid half his fee in advance .
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in advance of . In front of, as in The point man moved in advance of the squad . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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Cruise trips are largely fixed months in advance so there’s little room for improvisation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Whimstay specializes in discounted last-minute vacation rentals, offering deals on properties booked less than 30 days in advance.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
To reserve on-site parking in advance, visit Justpark.com.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
To travel off-peak, she says, book two to eight months in advance: “Take advantage of that Goldilocks window.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
During the summer of 1961 a sixteen-game match between the two players was negotiated and a prize fund of $8,000 was promised, with $1,000 awarded to each player in advance.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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