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in advance

in advance

Meaning of in advance

before deadline

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EN-UK/ɪn ədˈvɑːns/
EN-US/ɪn ədˈvæns/
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in advance usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

We pay rent in advance for the first month.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

Please tell me in advance if you need extra bedding for the guest room.

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in advance belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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in advance synonyms

Related words worth learning together

ahead of time
slightly more conversational; emphasizes doing something earlier than planned
before
general temporal preposition/adverb; less specific than 'in advance' in some contexts
earlier
comparative form indicating a prior time relative to another
previously
more formal; often used in written contexts to indicate an earlier time
prior to
formal preposition commonly used in writing; equivalent to 'before' in formal contexts
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🇬🇧en

slightly more conversational; emphasizes doing something earlier than planned

A2Often

We set up the room ahead of time.

🇬🇧en

general temporal preposition/adverb; less specific than 'in advance' in some contexts

A1Very Often

Finish this before the meeting.

E
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earlier

comparative form indicating a prior time relative to another

A2Very Often

We arrived earlier than expected.

🇬🇧en

more formal; often used in written contexts to indicate an earlier time

B1Often

He had previously worked at that company.

P
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prior to

formal preposition commonly used in writing; equivalent to 'before' in formal contexts

B1Often

Prior to departure, check your tickets.

I
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in anticipation of

implies acting because one expects something to happen; emphasis on expectation and preparation

B2Often

They stocked up in anticipation of the storm.

A
🇬🇧en
ahead of schedule

specifically means earlier than the planned schedule, often used for projects or timetables

B1Often

The builders finished the work ahead of schedule.

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in advance meaning: what does it mean?

before deadline

in advance pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

in advance is pronounced as /ɪn ədˈvɑːns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

in advance definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We pay rent in advance for the first month. Translation: Мы платим аренду заранее за первый месяц.

Is in advance part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

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Is in advance part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, in advance can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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