advanced vs in advance

advanced

adj
  • with greater complexity, more difficult 

  • At or close to the state of the art. 

  • Pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract. 

  • Indicating a time ahead of the correct time. 

  • Having moved forward in time or space (e.g. advanced ignition timing). 

  • In a late stage of development; greatly developed beyond an initial stage. 

in advance

prep
  • beforehand 

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