advance · n
advance
B2 new discoveries and inventions
Dictionary examples:
the advance of modern medicine (22.9)
Our lives have been improved by the many recent advances in computer technology. (30.3)
technological/scientific advances (33.4)
in advance
B1 before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing
Dictionary examples:
I set ten alarms in advance but still managed to sleep through them! (0.0)
I packed my suitcase in advance, then realized the trip was next month! (0.0)
He learned 'thank you' in five languages in advance, but forgot which country! (0.0)
If you're going to come, please let me know in advance. (41.2)