in advance meaning and definition

IN ADVANCE adjective

Definition of in advance (adjective)

1. situated ahead or going before
   • "an advance party"; "at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies"
   • synonyms: advance, advanced

IN ADVANCE adverb

Definition of in advance (adverb)

1. ahead of time; in anticipation
   • "when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount"; "We like to plan ahead"; "should have made reservations beforehand"
   • synonyms: ahead, beforehand