In advance Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ədˈvæns

in ud-VANS

UK

ˈɪn/ /ɐdvˈæns

in ud-VANS

Definition

'In advance' means before something happens or before the expected time, especially for planning, booking, or preparing.

Usage & Nuances

Common in formal and informal contexts. Often used with 'pay', 'book', 'tell', or 'let (someone) know'. Similar to 'ahead of time'. Not used for distant future events, but for preparations shortly before.

• Spanish: por adelantado - de antemano
• Portuguese (BR): com antecedência - antecipadamente
• Portuguese (PT): com antecedência - antecipadamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 提前
• Chinese (Traditional): 提前
• Hindi: पहले से
• Arabic: مقدماً - سلفاً
• Bengali: আগে থেকে - আগেভাগে
• Russian: заранее
• Japanese: 前もって - 事前に
• Vietnamese: trước - trước đó
• Korean: 미리
• Turkish: önceden
• Urdu: پہلے سے
• Indonesian: lebih dulu - sebelumnya

Example Sentences

Please pay the bill in advance.

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You should book your tickets in advance.

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Let me know in advance if you can come.

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Thanks in advance for your help!

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I need to know in advance so I can make arrangements.

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Most hotels require payment in advance.

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