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

[ Syn: ahead , ahead , in advance , in advance , ahead , ahead , in advance , in advance , ahead , ahead , in advance , in advance , ahead , ahead , in advance , in advance ]

being ahead of time or need; gave advance warning; was beforehand with her report

[ Syn: advance ]