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

The main way to buy tickets to Wimbledon in advance (and avoid the famous queue) is to enter the tournament's annual ticket ballot, which gives everyone a fair chance of being selected. — Fiona Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

With the Men’s World Cup, FIFA awarded games to host cities four years in advance. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Adult tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the gate, according to the fair’s website. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Under the limited-capacity model implemented during the pandemic, fair tickets must be purchased online in advance. — Claire Wang, Oc Register, 13 July 2026