in advance

phrase

1

: to, toward, or in a place or position ahead

sent scouts out in advance

2

: before a deadline or an anticipated event

made reservations in advance

Examples of in advance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The form was an NDA that all preview audiences are asked to sign a week in advance to view in an unreleased film, in order to prevent spoilers and protect IP. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon. — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Since 2023, the Tour has had an official partnership with TikTok, with the social media platform present in the race’s publicity caravan that passes ahead of the peloton two hours in advance. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Instead of relying solely on rules written years in advance, bank supervision involves ongoing conversations between public officials and private institutions to identify and manage emerging risks. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1680, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for in advance

• circumstance
• esperance
• exceedance
• happenstance
• refinance
• askance
• enhance
• expanse
• finance
• freelance
• mischance
• perchance