English Reference

Idiom

in advance

Meaning

before a particular time or event happens.

Examples

“Please let me know in advance if you can come.”

“You should book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best price.”

“The organizers requested that all speakers submit their presentation materials in advance to ensure the technical equipment functioned correctly.”

Examples

simple

“Please let me know in advance if you can come.”

contextual

“You should book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best price.”

complex

“The organizers requested that all speakers submit their presentation materials in advance to ensure the technical equipment functioned correctly.”

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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