advance · noun /ədˈvæns/
in advance
B1 before a particular time, or before doing a particular thing
Dictionary example:
If you're going to come, please let me know in advance.
Learner example:
I can help you if you want to book your room in advance. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Hungarian)
advance
B2 C or U new discoveries and inventions
Dictionary examples:
technological/scientific advances
Our lives have been improved by the many recent advances in computer technology.
the advance of modern medicine
Learner example:
I guess science is about solving our daily problems with technological advances. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
