Synonyms of in advance

in advance

phrase

as in before

so as to precede something in order of time

The cooks prepared their ingredients in advance.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• before
• earlier
• already
• ahead
• early
• previously
• first
• now
• formerly
• beforehand
• anteriorly
• soon
• preliminarily
• antecedently
• a priori
• first off
• prematurely
• shortly
• presently
• before long
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• after
• afterward
• next
• behind
• subsequently
• by and by

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of in advance

Guo’s performance had been approved in advance by the Wuhan authorities, but the lyric change was not, which may have violated regulations governing commercial performances, Chinese state media previously reported. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Teaching computers how molecules behave Rather than relying entirely on a long cycle of synthesis, measurement and redesign, the researchers want to build computational tools that can identify promising molecular arrangements in advance. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Vance went on to endorse the same theory in advance of the next midterm elections. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Sacramento Ballet Executive Director Kiera Anderson, who was hired in January, explained that contracts for the season go out months in advance. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026