Meaning of in advance(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    in advance(p)

    Definitions

    1. situated ahead or going before

    Examples

    • « an advance party »
    • « at that time the most advanced outpost was still east of the Rockies »

    Synonyms

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