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]
in advance
| Idioms: in advance |
| WordNet: in advance |
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
situated ahead or going before
Synonyms: advance, advanced
The adverb in advance has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
ahead of time; in anticipation
Synonyms: ahead, beforehand
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