avant
adj. C1 Advanced US //əˈvɑnt// avant
adj. coming before something else in time, order, or position. It is a formal word, often used in phrases like 'avant-garde'.
adj. preceding in time, order, or position; earlier. Typically used in fixed phrases such as 'avant-garde' or 'avant-propos'.
The avant chapter introduces the main ideas.
She read the avant sections of the report before the meeting started.
The avant-garde movement challenged traditional artistic norms by prioritizing experimentation over realism.
Usage
Rare as a standalone adjective in modern English; mostly appears in the compound 'avant-garde'.