| English adjective: in advance | |||
| 1. | in advance situated ahead or going before | ||
| Samples | An advance party. At that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies. | ||
| Synonyms | advance, advanced | ||
| Similar | front | ||
| Antonyms | back | ||
| English adverb: in advance | |||
| 1. | in advance ahead of time; in anticipation | ||
| Samples | When you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount. We like to plan ahead. Should have made reservations beforehand. | ||
| Synonyms | ahead, beforehand | ||